When Romilda Vane asked Harry if he wanted to join her and her friends in another compartment, while treating Luna and Neville with disdain, Harry coldly rebuffed her, stating that they were his friends. Luna Lovegood is from England,. [6] Harry was one of the portraits of her friends that Luna painted and hung on her bedroom ceiling, to which, upon Harry's discovery in the last book during his Horcrux-seeking journey, made him feel "a great rush of affection" towards her. . They're working to bring down the Ministry of Magic from within using a mixture of dark magic and gum disease." J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince It is possible this opinion started to change during Umbridge's control of Hogwarts, as they were both against Umbridge and Luna credited Hagrid's teaching of Thestrals, which allowed them to go to the Ministry of Magic when they believed Sirius Black was in danger. 10 Harry Potter Monologues that Challenge Your Creativity Despite not making an appearance until The Order of the Phoenix, Luna Lovegood is one of J.K. Rowling's most beloved creations. She informed them that a second egg had been damaged, and without care from its unwilling mother, it might never hatch. Anna Green Gables Annie. But it's a different concept of magic to the one laid out in the books, so I don't really see how they can co-exist. She then analysed that the Thunderbird must've just been in a fight, but with what she couldn't tell. In an effort to make people believe Harry's story, Hermione arranged an interview for him with Rita Skeeter at the Three Broomsticks Luna accompanied them so as to persuade her father to publish the interview in The Quibbler. Despite her warnings that the Thunderbird was defending her nest, the student attempted to put the egg back in it, which angered the Thunderbird. Often it refers to a combination of both that encompasses the character's mix of confidence, dreamy demeanor, and unconventional belief system. Luna found his story interesting but reminded him to ask questions. [13] Luna also grew close with many of the other D.A. She explained further about the Runespoor-poisoning, mentioning how the Thunderbird could've been killed if it had been more severe, and inspired the student to use Episkey to mend the broken wings and the Murtlap Essence to treat the abrasions. [25], She led the students to the Forbidden Forest. Both were wonderful in their own ways but they walked different (yet totally brilliant) paths in life. It was all supposed to be about fighting You-Know-Who, wasnt it? K. Rowling regarding Luna's future, After leaving school, Luna became a famous wizarding naturalist, travelling the world in search of strange creatures. Theyre working to bring down the Ministry of Magic from within using a combination of Dark Magic and gum disease. (HBP15), Harry: Surely nobody in their right mind would have let Luna Lovegood commentate? Through the device, they witnessed a thunderstorm in the distance, and Luna commented that if it was caused by a Thunderbird, it must not have been in a pleasant mood. People believed that the moon caused craziness, which may be why she's the way she is. Luna, on the other hand, seemed to find Ron very funny but rather insensitive in his relationships at times. I was nine.Im sorry, Harry mumbled.Yes, it was rather horrible, said Luna conversationally. This excited the student, and Luna encouraged them to be kind and respectful to the beasts within the suitcase so that they could offer much in return. [6], Luna wore a set of spangled silver robes that was attracting a certain amount of giggling from the onlookers, but she otherwise looked quite nice. However, she didn't find either of the Moon Frogs or Snorkack horns. Luna had met other members of Dumbledore's Army; there were Padma Patil, Cho Chang, Terry Boot, Anthony Goldstein, Michael Corner, and Marietta Edgecombe from her house (all of them fought at the Battle of Hogwarts, except Marietta), Hannah Abbott, Justin Finch-Fletchley, Susan Bones, and Zacharias Smith from Hufflepuff (it is possible that all of them fought at the Battle of Hogwarts, except Zacharias), and Fred and George Weasley, Angelina Johnson, Katie Bell, Lavender Brown, Alicia Spinnet, Lee Jordan, Parvati Patil, Padma's twin sister and Colin and Dennis Creevey from Gryffindor. As the creature gazed at them, the student asked what to do, and Luna told them to stay still lest she considered them a threat. Ginny seemed to find Luna rather peculiar, as she first referred to Luna as "Loony Lovegood" (though in an affectionate way). She never actually reported the score, leaving Professor McGonagall to report it. At the end of the school year, the castle came under attack by Death Eaters, and Luna was one of the few D.A. When Luna was abducted by Death Eaters in 1997 to force Xenophilius to stop opposing the Voldemort-controlled Ministry of Magic in The Quibbler, her father was beside himself. They held them off and managed to get away with Borklump. I don't think I'd have minded," she added thoughtfully. Unaware of the destination, the students speculated where they were headed. After McGonagall introduced her to the students, she explained that they would visit some interesting locations to study magical creatures, so long as they met the age requirement and passed the Ministry's preliminary exam, which she and Archibald guaranteed would be fun and involve demonstration of knowledge and self-protection. Actress: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. [15][22][23] According to Rita Skeeter, Luna wore a wedding dress decorated with rainbows and spangles, and a tiara of silver unicorn horns, which her husband supposedly looked at with a shocked expression. A prime example of Luna's perceptiveness was when she pointed out the ironically drastic measures taken against Sirius Black when he escaped Azkaban, but when ten Death Eaters (including Bellatrix Lestrange) escaped, barely any measures were taken to recapture them. Luna went around imparting the kind of quirky optimism she gave Harry in 'The Second War Begins', bettering the people around her. The Manticore mother appeared in a clearing and attempted to attack them, and they defended themselves against her. together, said Neville quietly. [45] She was also noted to be very pleased with the casting of Evanna Lynch as Luna as she had had lunch with the actress and said she was "perfect". [6], Luna's demeanour and voice were often distant and dreamy; she would drift away from a conversation she did not find interesting. Upon landing, she quickly taught the unidentified student a few things about how to make friends with magical creatures, such as drawing their attention with berries and waiting for them to accept the human's presence. But he can be a bit unkind. Professor Luna Scamander (ne Lovegood) (b. J.K. Rowling herself says that Evanna Lynch is the perfect casting choice for this Ravenclaw. The student freed it from its trap, and Luna noticed it took a liking to them. 15. She wore yellow robes, at her father's insistence, and had a sunflower in her hair. "You're not going mad or anything. Like her father, she did not have to go into hiding when, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Wedding of William Weasley and Fleur Delacour, feel morally right eating animals who have suffered, A replica of Luna's wand (along with a few others) used in the, A replica of the jewellery worn by Luna in the. He's just too polite to say it. She followed her sighting of a tail and discovered Borklump being stranded amidst spider webs and trying to free himself. The two were very friendly, as Ginny led Harry Potter and Neville Longbottom into her train compartment in 1995, conversing politely with her.[5]. Things you may not have noticed about Luna Lovegood Luna Lovegood: Exceptionally ordinary. They float in through your ears and make your brain go fuzzy, she said. In 1996, Harry asked Luna to attend Professor Slughorn's Christmas party with him as friends after reflecting on how "he had never met anyone quite like her". [21], In 2014, Luna and Rolf attended the 427th Quidditch World Cup along with the rest of her friends in Dumbledore's Army. 13 February 1981) was a witch and the only child and daughter of Xenophilius and Pandora Lovegood. In 1995, fourteen-year-old Luna had waist-length, straggly, dirty blonde hair,[9] protuberant silvery eyes,[10] which often seemed to be dreamily distracted, and faint eyebrows. [25], She went with some students, and when they were scared by some noises, she reminded them the creatures wouldn't attack unless provoked. Evanna Patricia Lynch is an Irish actress. [13], Near the end of the battle, she fought against Bellatrix Lestrange, alongside Hermione and Ginny. This organisation was to teach practical defence so that students could fend off Death Eaters. There, she said softly. Some time during her early years at Hogwarts students had also taken to calling her "Loony Lovegood". Luna also attacked a Death Eater who had seized Ginny's ankle with the Reductor Curse, which destroyed a model of the planet Pluto. Luna, however, thought it better to let Hagrid care for the egg and notified him to come. (OP35), Oh well she shrugged. (DEMENTOR EXITS with a cry of pain clutching its face. Evanna Lynch plays Luna in the films, and since Evanna is Irish, Luna has a slight touch of an Irish accent. Luna Lovegood Character Analysis in Harry Potter and the - LitCharts She was very disappointed to find out that the D.A. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Quotes from the novel "Daddy, look - one of the gnomes actually bit me!" "Ron can laugh," said Luna serenely, "but my father has done a lot of research on Gernumbli magic." "You look smart. [13], That day, the Ministry of Magic was taken over by Voldemort, so it was to a Death Eater-controlled Hogwarts that Luna returned for her sixth year. Xenophilius raised his daughter to share many of his unusual beliefs, and the two enjoyed going on holidays to look for creatures such as Crumple-Horned Snorkacks in Sweden. would not continue that year. Her mother accidentally died while experimenting with spells when Luna was nine and thus Luna was raised by her father, editor of the magazine The Quibbler, in a rook-like house near the village of Ottery St Catchpole in Devon. Luna may be one of the best female friends of Ginny (along with Hermione), as she was only seen with these girls during her school-time at Hogwarts. After the Battle of the Department of Mysteries, they discussed the death of Sirius Black and the possibility of an afterlife. Check. (OP38), I dont think you should be an Auror, Harry, said Luna unexpectedly. It was just that I wanted to pack tonight. Some people call me Loony Lovegood, actually. (OP38), Oh, no, she said, smiling at him. Theyll come back, they always do in the end. Okay, good Monologues for teen girls. [25], At the camp, Luna asked her students to familiarise themselves with the facilities, and pointed them to the places where clues were stored and where they could improve their investigative skills. I hope Luna always commentates from now on Losers Lurgy (HBP19). Its often infested with nargles. (OP21), Dads reprinting! she told Harry, her eyes popping excitedly. Luna was born on 13 February 1981, the only child of Xenophilius and Pandora Lovegood. Her mother accidentally died while experimenting with spells when Luna was nine and thus Luna was raised by her father, editor of the magazine The Quibbler, in a rook-like house near the village of Ottery St Catchpole in Devon. Luna became one of Ginny's best friends through Dumbledore's Army, and Ginny began telling others not to call Luna "Loony", prompting Luna to randomly state during her Quidditch commentary that Ginny was nice and she liked her. [19], In her third year at Hogwarts, she chose Divination as an elective, as in the 19961997 school year Professor Trelawney claimed to miss her in class; Luna explained she had Firenze that year. Ill always remember what you did for us. [22][23], In the 20102011 school year, Luna returned to Hogwarts to assist Rubeus Hagrid in investigating the mysterious infestation of baby Manticores within the school grounds. She often wore odd pieces of jewellery such as a Butterbeer cork necklace and Dirigible plum earrings, and in 1996, a pair of Spectrespecs. Luna Lovegood is a relatively popular character within the franchise. 7 things we tend to do when we channel Luna Lovegood After Luna helped cut the ropes off their new cell-mates, Dobby the house-elf came to free them. members, students, as well as her professors and helped hold back Voldemort's army of Death Eaters and Dark creatures. Hagrid then approached them and asked if they had seen Borklump. She and the rest of her students calmed the Thunderbird down and cleaned her wounds, but still found her upset about losing her egg. [5] The following school year, Luna comforted Hermione over her fight with Ron Weasley when she ended up crying in the bathroom at one point. [25], Before the last test, Archibald recalled his encounter with a Graphorn. Luna then watched as the student was attacked and dropped from the cliff. Luna and Neville Longbottom, a Gryffindor student, first met on the Hogwarts Express, in 1995. 1. I cannot lose Luna. After the failed ambush Xeno was taken to Azkaban prison for the remainder of the war. She brought a suitcase that contained magical creatures including a Hippogriff and several Thunderbirds, and released them when she opened it. She stood side-by-side with fellow D.A. January 29th, 2020. She found the disappointed student sitting with the egg and explained that it was in the best interest of the Thunderbird. Utterly nonplussed, he looked around at the others, who were now laughing at the expression on Rons face and at the ludicrously prolonged laughter of Luna Lovegood, who was rocking backwards and forwards, clutching her sides.Are you taking the mickey? said Ron, frowning at her.Baboons backside! she choked, holding her ribs. The point is: Luna's art may have been an acquired taste, but she always kept up her extra-curricular activities, and so should you. Born in 1991, Evanna grew obsessed with the Harry Potter books when they were released. It was like having friends., I've never stunned anyone except in our D.A. Later in the game, Fred and George Weasley send Luna to tell Harry how to swamp the clock tower courtyard, with one of their Portable Swamps. During Luna's sixth year at Hogwarts, she, Neville and Ginny, re-formed and co-led Dumbledore's Army in order to oppose the Carrows. Luna represents the playful, creative, and explorative side of learning and intellect. In addition, Luna seems to have a taste for pudding and introduces Harry to the Thestrals; she offers a young Thestral an apple, which was turned down, before offering it a bit of raw meat with an accepting smile. (OP13), Its good, isnt it? said Luna happily. They then watched as Archibald declared them to be eligible Magizoologists qualified for Field Studies and cast magical fireworks in the sky. Luna reminded Harry about the Thestrals and suggested using them to get to the Ministry. It can be assumed that she was horrified when Neville was set on fire because of his defiance of the Dark Lord. Luna encouraged Harry to think of something happy, enabling him to summon his Patronus as well. members if they were familiar with an item that had once belonged to their house founder, Luna mentioned the lost diadem. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! The three of them revived and led Dumbledore's Army, which tried to sabotage the Death Eaters' control of the school and to help Harry, Ron and Hermione who were off hunting down Voldemort's Horcruxes in any way they could. [13], Luna became a very famous wizarding naturalist who discovered and classified many new species of animals (though, alas, she never did find a Crumple-Horned Snorkack and had, finally, to accept that her father might have made that one up).J. However, whenever someone made fun of her father or his magazine The Quibbler, the dreamy quality in her voice would vanish and be replaced by one of steel, and she would immediately become very angry. [7], Robyn and Kevin were at the time using Omnioculars to inspect the field, so she and the unidentified student joined them. Luna Lovegood short monologue (reupload) - YouTube Harry Potter and the Half-Blood PrinceLuna and Harry discuss their friendship in 1996, When Harry Potter first met Luna in 1995, he found her rather odd, but was grateful that she was one of the few people to believe his story that Lord Voldemort had returned, and sympathised with the loss of her mother and her status as an outcast. Neville found Luna a bit "odd", as she believed in the existence of strange, mythical creatures, had a tendency to read magazines upside down, and wore earrings that appeared to be made of radishes. The Harry Potter Wiki has 367 images related to, *Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, Fandom will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. The Death Eaters: A Guide To Who Was Where, Albus Potter and the lesson in Quantum Mechanics. [20] She may also have attended Study of Ancient Runes, as before the 19951996 school year, she was seen reading an article written about runes in The Quibbler. Evanna Had A Correspondence With Rowling Years Before Being Cast. Classmates call her "Loony" Lovegood and make fun of her, as she has persistently misty eyes, a dreamy voice, and believes fully in creatures that don't exist and a number of conspiracy theories. I'm Somebody Now - Requiem For A Dream (2000) Artisan Entertainment. Although Luna Lovegood wasn't a part of the core group of wizarding world heroes that consisted of Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger, she was still a close friend to the golden trio and an essential part of the fight against Lord Voldemort and his Death Eaters. During the 19971998 school year, Luna and Hagrid both acted in opposition to the Death Eaters' regime at Hogwarts, and Luna, along with Ginny and Neville, once served detention with Hagrid in the Forbidden Forest when they were caught by Snape. Evanna Lynch. During her tenure as the Field Studies professor at Hogwarts, she showed immense care and responsibility for her students, as can be seen when she feared for their safety. She reads newspapers upside down, wears Spectrespecs, and believes in Nargles. Warner Bros. Pictures Another topic that has divided fans is Dumbledore's sexuality. When Ginny disintegrates the prophecy shelves with a Reductor Curse, Luna is so distracted by the light that she does not run away, but Neville saves her. He says very funny things sometimes, doesn't he? Harry asked her and Hermione to watch Snape's office, which they did, but Snape told them that Death Eaters were in the castle and that they had to look after Professor Flitwick, whom he claimed had collapsed. I'm Somebody Now - Requiem For A Dream (2000) Artisan Entertainment. In the films, Harry meets her at the school carriages where she is introduced by Hermione instead of Ginny. She also believed in the fable of the Lost Diadem, a crucial Ravenclaw item and a Horcrux, which turned out to be a turning point in Harry's battle against Voldemort. However, this was all changed when Pandora was accidentally killed while experimenting with a spell that she created when Luna was nine years old. When she attended his brother Bill's wedding, Ron was further amused by her behaviour and remarked that she gave "good value". She had straggly, waist-length, dirty blonde hair, very pale eyebrows, and protuberant eyes that gave her a permanently surprised look.Description of Luna's physical appearance. Luna Lovegood is also alliterative, for effect. It's important to focus on your core interests every now and then. Everything she says sounds like part of a lucid dream. What are some good monologues for teen girls? Free Monologues and 2 Actor Scenes - Angelfire As she witnessed her mother's death, she was able to see Thestrals, the magical skeletal black horses that led the Hogwarts carriages, from that point onward. Quotes by and about Luna Lovegood - Harry Potter Lexicon 'It was like having friends.' They found a Moke, which Luna feared was wanted by poachers for making Mokeskin pouches. [25], For the first formal Field Studies class, Luna and her students travelled via Portkey to an unidentified desert to study the Thunderbird. [6], Harry Potter and the Deathly HallowsHarry trying to explain Luna's strange personality, On 1 August 1997, Luna and her father attended the wedding of Bill Weasley and Fleur Delacour at the Burrow. The model blew up in the Death Eater's face; however, the impact broke Ginny's ankle. members to participate in the ensuing Battle of the Astronomy Tower, along with Neville, Ginny, Ron, and Hermione. Neville fought alongside Luna at the Battle of the Department of Mysteries, the Battle of the Astronomy Tower and the Battle of Hogwarts. After Dobby was killed by Bellatrix Lestrange, Luna closed his eyes, to make him "seem like he was sleeping". She decided that they should look for it in case it was hurt. Luna, like Harry and Neville, had the ability to see Thestrals, as they had all seen someone die. And this is the first chance weve had to do something real or was that all just a game or something?No of course it wasnt said Harry impatiently.Then we should come too, said Neville simply. "She doesn't think you treated her very well, because you wouldn't dance with her. [18], Later, Luna went to the Forbidden Forest to investigate and was found by the student. [6], Luna once gave Harry a note from Albus Dumbledore telling him to come to his office for a private lesson. She also made Harry laugh so hard that mead came out of his nose when she discussed the Rotfang Conspiracy after Professor Snape sneered at Harry's ambition to become an Auror. For the unidentified student's first test, Archibald and Luna presented them with three suitcases with unknown "dangerous" beasts. I dont think Id have minded, she added thoughtfully. This drew attention from a few onlookers, as it was a very bizarre sight. After taking Felix Felicis from Harry, the D.A. members, such as Seamus Finnigan and Ernie Macmillan, who she was seen fighting alongside during the Battle of Hogwarts. On her way to Hogwarts in the Hogwarts Express, Luna shared a compartment with Harry Potter and she was accompanied by Neville Longbottom. Luna was able to instantly recognise Harry Potter, who was disguised as a Weasley cousin by use of Polyjuice Potion, by only his expression. After the war, Luna became a Magizoologist, discovering and classifying many magical species that had never been encountered before, and later also a Hogwarts professor teaching Field Studies, a new course dedicated to studying and interacting with magical creatures in the wilderness. Riffling through it to page fifty-seven, she turned it resolutely upside-down again and disappeared behind it, just as the compartment door opened for the third time. Primary editor: Lisa Waite Bunker.Original page date 23 January, 2005; Last page update 25 January, 2008. They were just lurking out of sight, thats all, you heard them. (OP38), Oh no, said Luna. Luna means "Moon" in Latin (as well as in Italian, Russian, Spanish, Bulgarian and Romanian). She also displayed admirable bravery during both the Battle of the Department of Mysteries and the Battle of Hogwarts. Hermione's opinion of Luna particularly seemed to improve after Luna proved her loyalty and bravery by participating in the Battle of the Department of Mysteries, as she simply accepted that she and Luna had very different world views. . The student answered the questions correctly, and Luna congratulated them for passing the test. The Aurors are part of the Rotfang Conspiracy, I thought everyone knew that. Published on Jan 29th 2016. All about Luna Lovegood | Wizarding World (cheerfully to DEMENTOR) Happy thoughts. "I don't think you should be an Auror, Harry," said Luna unexpectedly. [6], Also that year, Luna would temporarily replace Zacharias Smith as Quidditch commentator for the school. She was freed by Dobby along with several other prisoners in the spring of 1998, and stayed at Shell Cottage until she returned to Hogwarts to participate in the final battle of the Second Wizarding War. It is unknown what Luna did after Harry, Ron and Hermione left Shell Cottage in order to break into Gringotts Wizarding Bank, but she returned to Hogwarts in May when Neville signalled her as to the trio's return. Yes, Luna Lovegood is a good person. He and Ginny even gave their daughter the middle name "Luna" in honour of her. Luna and Hermione also fought at the Battle of the Astronomy Tower and the Battle of Hogwarts, where she, Seamus Finnigan, and Ernie Macmillan saved Hermione, Harry and Ron from Dementors.