We want to help.Thats right, said Luna, smiling happily. I'm Somebody Now - Requiem For A Dream (2000) Artisan Entertainment. No, I think Ill just go down and have some pudding and wait for it all to turn up. Her father believed that wearing sun colours to weddings brought luck. [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 then wished them well in their investigation and hoped that they could make many friends with the creatures and enjoy the unique landscape, while reminding them that the desert also had its danger. Luna Lovegood is a fictional character in the Harry Potter book series by J. K. Rowling. All of Dumbledore's Army was reassembled and prepared to fight. members were almost untouchable, and all survived the battle unscathed except Neville, who was injured but soon recovered. HARRY POTTER, characters, names, and all related indicia are trademarks of Warner Bros. 2001 2023. They were restrained and gagged, but Luna hardly seemed bothered by this as she was staring, dreamily, through the window as if bored. Luna participated in the battle that ensued. In 2019, she met at least one of the members of the recently created Statute of Secrecy Task Force, whom she dazzled with her knowledge about the many ways in which magical creatures protected themselves. 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". Luna encouraged Harry to think of something happy, enabling him to summon his Patronus as well. After Hermione left, Harry asked Luna if she would like to go to Professor Slughorn's Christmas party with him, just as friends, and Luna excitedly accepted his invitation. 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. Check. Luna then guided both the injured Ginny and the Confunded Ron until they met up with Harry and Neville. Luna Lovegood: It's a charm actually. (OP13), Its good, isnt it? said Luna happily. ", Thank you so much, Dobby, for rescuing me from that cellar. Qui also recognised who Luna was, and together they set off on their search of the Thunderbird. Luna suggested they search separately due to the forest's vastness, and Archibald converted the mission into a contest and wished Luna good luck. [18], When Hogwarts fell under the attack of Dementors, Luna went back to defend her alma mater. 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. 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. She becomes a part of Harry's friendship by remaining herself, however. [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. The Quibblers rubbish, everyone knows that.Excuse me, said Luna; her voice had suddenly lost its dreamy quality. Luna and Ginny stood guard while Harry and Hermione snuck into Professor Umbridge's office, to use the fireplace to try to contact Sirius, while Ron attempted to distract Umbridge. 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. Luna was one of the last D.A. [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. Rowling tells what happens next, The Unwritten Story of Harry's Friends and Their Children, Writing by J. K. 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For the best Harry Potter monologues that will help hone your skills and show off your creative side, read our list below. For the unidentified student's first test, Archibald and Luna presented them with three suitcases with unknown "dangerous" beasts. Krum was pointing at Ginny, who had just joined Luna. Some of the animals she believed in were: Moon Frogs, Blibbering Humdingers, Crumple-Horned Snorkacks, Heliopaths, Umgubular Slashkilters, Nargles, Aquavirius Maggots, Wrackspurts, Gulping Plimpies, and Dabberblimps. [44] Together with Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny, Neville, and Draco, Luna is part of the "big seven" characters that Rowling considers to be the most major characters in the series. There, she said softly. At Hogwarts Quidditch matches, Luna supported Gryffindor against every House except Ravenclaw; to show her support for Gryffindor, she would wear a hat in the shape of a lion head that roars, and to show support for Ravenclaw she would wear an eagle hat with flapping wings. Oh, come on. [13] Luna would also eventually meet Rolf Scamander, grandson of the famous Newt Scamander and his wife Porpentina. It was like having friends., I've never stunned anyone except in our D.A. Its so unfair that you had to die, when you were so good and brave. [25], She led the students to the Forbidden Forest. Good thinking, said Luna very seriously. [6] At Bill Weasley and Fleur Delacour's wedding, she wore bright yellow robes because she was taught it brought luck to a wedding to wear sun colours and had a sunflower in her hair, as well. 4. Professor Luna Scamander (ne Lovegood) (b. Warner Bros. She recalled battling against Dementors with the trio and talked about how friendship could make things better, and ultimately, the battle was about protecting friends and family. not me reuploading old videosinstagram: https://www.instagram.com/malinarose_fishertwitter: https://twitter.com/rosemalyintiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ros. It's important to focus on your core interests every now and then. Qui tried to assure her that the mother should still be far away and that they were safe, but Luna reminded her that it was the professor who was responsible for the students' safety. Snape caught them and sent them into the Forbidden Forest with Rubeus Hagrid as punishment. Evanna Lynch has stated that she considers Luna to be a, Rowling has stated that she could imagine Luna as a. She regained focus just before the end of the battle and survived relatively unscathed. What did you say, Ron? 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. [29], I've never Stunned anyone except in our DA lessons. In the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, she states that she often sleep-walks at night and wears her shoes to bed just in case. "She doesn't think you treated her very well, because you wouldn't dance with her. (OP10), Oh, yes, said Luna, Ive been able to see them ever since my first day here. [8], There's room in this one, there's only Loony Lovegood in here Don't be silly, she's all right.Ginny Weasley introducing Luna to Nevile Longbottom. She dresses unusually, she proclaims her strange beliefs openly, and in some ways she seems to be completely out of touch with what's going on around her. A little while later, she created a diversion so that Harry could slip away from the victory celebrations with Ron and Hermione, and have a little break. Actress: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. In the movies, Luna is referred to as "Loony Lovegood," and is mocked for what her fellow students perceive as strange interests death, thestrals, and Wrackspurts, to name a few. A Very Potter Senior Year draws heavily upon the Chamber of Secrets and Half-Blood Prince novels.. Act I. Luna Lovegood and Neville Longbottom wander the Department of Mysteries, chased by Death Eaters. In the video game adaptation of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Luna's role is much the same as her role in the film, though we do not meet her until Harry goes to find the people who signed up for the D.A. But he can be a bit unkind. 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. He and Ginny even gave their daughter the middle name "Luna" in honour of her. Hermione's so logical and inflexible in so many ways and Luna is likely to believe ten impossible things before breakfast. Three more people had arrived out of the darkness to stand beside them, their wands outstretched, continuing to cast their Patronuses: Luna, Ernie, and Seamus. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter Page to Screen: The Complete Filmmaking Journey, LEGO Harry Potter: Building the Magical World, LEGO Harry Potter: Characters of the Magical World, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story, Fantastic Beasts: Cases from the Wizarding World, Creator: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Both of Luna's parents were magical. Luna found his story interesting but reminded him to ask questions. Evanna Had A Correspondence With Rowling Years Before Being Cast. Luna, however, thought it better to let Hagrid care for the egg and notified him to come. The student opened one and found a Niffler, and Archibald began telling his experience with Nifflers and how they were crafty and greedy. Stop worrying so much. She often wore odd pieces of jewellery such as a Butterbeer cork necklace and Dirigible plum earrings, and in 1996, a pair of Spectrespecs. [13] She even painted very life-like portraits of her friends that seemed to breathe. Luna doesn't seem to be one of the most hated characters in the series. If not always in the ways we expect". 13 February 1981) was a witch and the only child and daughter of Xenophilius and Pandora Lovegood. Luna was wearing what looked like a pair of orange radishes for earrings, a fact that Parvati and Lavender seemed to have noticed, as they were both giggling and pointing at her earlobes. That's all I ever have. 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. He died in rescuing them. They found a Moke, which Luna feared was wanted by poachers for making Mokeskin pouches. She also contacted a friend living nearby that had access to phoenixes, and requested for some of their tears to heal the Thunderbird. I'm Somebody Now - Requiem For A Dream (2000) Artisan Entertainment. Her acting career began in 2007 when she competed in an open audition against nearly 15,000 girls, and won the coveted role of Luna Lovegood in the "Harry Potter" movie franchise. After taking Felix Felicis from Harry, the D.A. But I've still got Dad. Luna mistook it for Horklump, but Hagrid said it was his Mooncalf who went missing. Anyway why arent you at the feast? (OP38), Harry: Have you he began. Theyve always pulled the carriages. Evanna Lunch played Luna Lovegood in the "Harry Potter" movies. In Luna's fourth year, she met and befriended Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, and Neville Longbottom. [18], Later, Luna went to the Forbidden Forest to investigate and was found by the student. However, she invited Luna to Dumbledore's Army and the two became friends. [5] She once said that she did not like dancing much, though she did dance some at the wedding of Bill and Fleur, along with her father. She then analysed that the Thunderbird must've just been in a fight, but with what she couldn't tell. [7], She went back with the student to where the Thunderbird was and explained her condition to them. She met her students in the Great Hall with Headmistress McGonagall and Archibald Eagleton, the Ministry counsellor of the course. At first blush, Luna Lovegood is a strange girl in the Harry Potter series. Everything she says sounds like part of a lucid dream. [15][16][21] The student thought perhaps it just hadn't been discovered yet, citing Luna's words about observation, and expressed their willingness to believe in its existence and continue to search for it when they became a Magizoologist. Despite not making an appearance until The Order of the Phoenix, Luna Lovegood is one of J.K. Rowling's most beloved creations. They're working to bring down the Ministry of Magic from within using a mixture of dark magic and gum disease., Which came first, the phoenix or the flame?, Which came first, the phoenix or the flame? 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. The copy sold out, every Hogwarts student and possibly every professor as well, read the copy because of the Education Decree that stated that it was banned on school grounds. Her curiosity and kindness persisted when she entered adulthood. 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. Many found Luna's commentary amusing, as Luna forgot players' names and went off on tangents such as speculating that Smith, who was unable to maintain procession of the Quaffle for longer than a minute, was suffering from "Loser's Lurgy", or saying how a cloud was interestingly shaped. Unaware of the destination, the students speculated where they were headed. Luna was an extremely quirky girl, with a serene disposition and many eccentric beliefs and qualities. They then watched as Archibald declared them to be eligible Magizoologists qualified for Field Studies and cast magical fireworks in the sky. 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. "You're not going mad or anything. Primary editor: Lisa Waite Bunker.Original page date 23 January, 2005; Last page update 25 January, 2008. She was very disappointed to find out that the D.A. When he failed to do so, Xenophilius was arrested by Selwyn and Travers. Dyou want help finding them?, This girl is very nice-looking, Krum said, recalling Harry to his surroundings. Shortly before going to sacrifice himself during the Battle of Hogwarts, Harry noted that Luna was among his closest friends, whom he had hoped to see one last time before his death. [21], They went to buy potion ingredients together, and Luna also asked whether there were Crumple-Horned Snorkack horns. Ron eventually grew fonder of Luna, marking her as his good friend, after getting to know her better through Dumbledore's Army and her being one of the only D.A. It was just that I wanted to pack tonight. 26 June 2003 J.K. Rowling at the Royal Albert Hall, SnitchSeeker - J.K. Rowling Talks Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, J.K. Rowling 2012 Interview Harry Potter: Beyond the Page, Battle of the Astronomy Tower participants, Battle of the Department of Mysteries participants. I hope youre happy now., Thats no reason for them to take your things, he said flatly. members, students, as well as her professors and helped hold back Voldemort's army of Death Eaters and Dark creatures. " Hermione Granger: So that's an interesting necklace. 'It was like having friends.' I never get fed up with readers' questions! They float in through your ears and make your brain go fuzzy, she said. The Manticore mother appeared in a clearing and attempted to attack them, and they defended themselves against her. Harry: "Have you" he began. One year behind the famous Harry Potter, she noticed Thestrals on her very first day of school. 3. [13] She was described as "pretty" on some occasions, despite her odd clothes. [7], They watched the Thunderbird take flight, and the student asked if she would be fully healed, to which Luna responded that physically she would, but the loss of her egg she would not easily get over. There, she stunned Alecto Carrow, who was waiting for them per Lord Voldemort's orders. It can be assumed that she was horrified when Neville was set on fire because of his defiance of the Dark Lord. Luna means "Moon" in Latin (as well as in Italian, Russian, Spanish, Bulgarian and Romanian). [24], At some point later, Luna returned to Hogwarts to become the professor of Field Studies, a brand new course. They went back to the camp and met Hagrid again, and the student showed Hagrid what Luna had given them, but Luna asked them to talk about it another time. Luna was very good at comforting others. She discovered and classified many species that had never been encountered before, but was never able to find the Crumple-Horned Snorkack. Luna Lovegood: Exceptionally ordinary. [25], Before the last test, Archibald recalled his encounter with a Graphorn. It keeps away the Nargles.". ', I think I'll just go down and have some pudding and wait for it all to turn up - it always does in the end.. She then proposed to the students that they do a more thorough search, and later the unidentified student reported that they found more feathers, chain and ropes, but whatever might've been trapped in there had gotten away. The girl gave off an aura of distinct dottiness. I wanted to have it chewing up a serpent, to represent Slytherin, you know, but there wasnt time. [6] Luna also did not wear shoes because students in her house would take her shoes and hide them.[5]. This drew attention from a few onlookers, as it was a very bizarre sight. I cannot lose Luna. [7], Robyn and Kevin were at the time using Omnioculars to inspect the field, so she and the unidentified student joined them. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Later, she found the unidentified student unconscious not far from the camp, and when they awoke, she asked them about how they survived. "The Aurors are part of the Rotfang Conspiracy, I thought everyone knew that. She mainly protected Ron, who had been hit with a spell that made him highly confused. "You're not going mad or anything. After they both escaped, Ollivander, who had grown quite fond of Luna, made her a new wand. The group was soon ambushed by twelve Death Eaters.[5]. 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. 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. The Harry Potter Lexicon is an unofficial Harry Potter fansite. [21], In 2014, Luna and Rolf attended the 427th Quidditch World Cup along with the rest of her friends in Dumbledore's Army. Luna Lovegood is from England,. After the student managed to temporarily restrain the Manticore using the Incarcerous Spell, Luna grabbed them and Apparated back to the edge of the forest where they were greeted by Hagrid. She brought a suitcase that contained magical creatures including a Hippogriff and several Thunderbirds, and released them when she opened it. 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. But people used to believe there were no such things as the Blibbering Humdinger or the Crumple-Horned Snorkack!, Yeah, but the lost diadem," said Michael Corner, rolling his eyes, "is, I don't think you should be an Auror, Harry," said Luna unexpectedly. She stood side-by-side with fellow D.A. Luna was the last person in the books known to commentate a, It was rumoured that Severus Snape was Luna's father and that Luna and Neville Longbottom were going to end up together at the end of, Evanna recently portrayed Luna again for one of, A variant of Luna is available in the "Downloadable Character Pack", In Part 2 of the final film, Luna is not seen duelling, IGN listed Luna Lovegood as their 12th top. Her father is the editor of The Quibbler, a magazine known for . Luna had found Hermione crying and Harry had been looking for Hermione to return the books she left in Transfiguration class. I dont think Id have minded, she added thoughtfully. 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. They met Archibald, who revealed where they would be going, and Luna instructed the students to proceed to the camp. She wore robes made of the flags of all sixteen qualifying countries, but her twins were at home with their grandpa and did not come. He says very funny things sometimes, doesn't he? She continued the discussion of the Rotfang Conspiracy with Professor Trelawney, who seemed completely interested. Hagrid then approached them and asked if they had seen Borklump. 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. (OP11), Luna took a treat breath and then said, without so much as a preliminary hello: I believe He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named is back, and I believe you fought him and escaped from him.Er right, said Harry awkwardly. . The Aurors are part of the Rotfang Conspiracy, I thought everyone knew that. members, such as Seamus Finnigan and Ernie Macmillan, who she was seen fighting alongside during the Battle of Hogwarts. They held them off and managed to get away with Borklump. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Her ingenious solutions to problems When Harry believed Sirius was in danger, he desperately tried to think of a way to get to the Ministry of Magic to rescue him. I can see them too. members if they were familiar with an item that had once belonged to their house founder, Luna mentioned the lost diadem. Here are 10 facts about the Hogwarts student. These quirks are easy fodder for the meaner students of Hogwartssome call her "Loony Lovegood". Ron and Luna both survived the war, and the good friends remained in contact in adulthood. [6], At Bill Weasley and Fleur Delacour's wedding, Hermione tried to kick Ron for teasing Luna, and later defended her again from the insults of the portrait of Phineas Nigellus Black. A while later, Cassandra Vole had gotten restless, and Luna advised her to be patient as things in nature might not follow the schedules of visitors. But she never let that stop her living her best self. I noticed that last year.Luna regarding Ron Weasley in 1996, At the beginning of their acquaintance, Ron Weasley thought Luna was weird and was not particularly interested in knowing her, even occasionally referring to her as "Loony." At the end of the school year, the castle came under attack by Death Eaters, and Luna was one of the few D.A. The couple also had twin sons named Lorcan and Lysander. Luna then watched as the student was attacked and dropped from the cliff. [13], Harry Potter and the Deathly HallowsLuna encouraging Harry to perform the Patronus Charm during the battle, When the trio asked the Ravenclaw D.A.