EldwinSchrodinger @ Luna Lovegood Biography
Luna Lovegood is the quirky Ravenclaw who is in the same year as Ginny Weasley. Luna is introduced in Order in the Phoenix where she is first described as having protuberant eyes that [give] her a permanently surprised look. Luna is first introduced to the trio and Neville during the train ride to Hogwarts. There, Luna is found reading a copy of The Quibbler (upside down), in which we discover that her father is the editor for that same magazine. Harry and the others notice at the strange attire Luna sports a necklace made out of Butterbeer caps and placing her wand behind her left ear. Her strange comments and excessive laughing help fully characterize Luna into one word: strange. In retrospect, Luna is not your average witch. Her bizarre tastes and odd approach towards her classmates makes her a perfect target for ridicule, which causes Luna to lack genuine friends.
Luna is constantly made fun of by her peers. For example, many refer to her as Loony Lovegood when she is the subject of casual conversations. Her possessions are also being stolen year round, where Luna is forced to place notices requesting her belongings at the end of the year. Despite the negativity she receives, Luna is overall a kind and understanding character. Lunas oddities and outspokenness does not bring her down in the least. She is unlike most students at Hogwarts; in the sense that she presents herself in a very calm and serene manner. She is fully aware of her uniqueness, which does give her a certain pride and dignity. Lunas spirit is surprisingly high, despite many downsides of her life; for example, her mothers tragic death. Luna never fights back or complains about her constant ridicules or when she is attempting to gather all her items that have been taken throughout the school year - truly evoking a genuine and impressionable character.
Lunas development in Order of the Phoenix transitions from being just the weird girl to the loyal friend who proves her friendship towards Harry, Ron, and Hermione. She valiantly fights against the Death Eaters in the Department of Mysteries, as well as joining the DA club. Her relationship towards Harry develops at the end of the book when he catches Luna posting the notices that request her belongings. Harrys loss of his godfather brings him to attempt to contact Sirius by any means possible, so speaking to Luna creates a bond between the two since they have both suffered the loss of loved ones.
Lunas appearance in Half-Blood Prince is not as significant as the prior book but her loyalty towards Harry and the others as still strong and evident. Lunas relationship with Harry culminates when he decides to ask Luna to one of Professor Slughorns parties. Lunas loyalty is also evident when she is mentioned carrying the fake galleon that was used during the span of which the DA club existed back in Order in the Phoenix.
For what lies ahead for Luna in the last installment, we are not yet certain. But from the looks of it, we are certain in seeing Luna play some integral role to both Harry and the others. In addition, most fans cannot wait until the release of the fifth installment of the films will be released where we will get the chance to see Luna onscreen and enjoy the quirkiness that is Luna Lovegood!
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