Luna Lovegood facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Luna Lovegood |
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Evanna Lynch as Luna Lovegood in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
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| First appearance | Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2003) |
| Last appearance | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (2007) |
| Created by | J. K. Rowling |
| Portrayed by | Evanna Lynch |
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| Spouse(s) | Rolf Scamander |
| Children | Lorcan Scamander Lysander Scamander |
| House | Ravenclaw |
| Born | 13 February 1981 |
Luna Lovegood is a fun and unique character from the Harry Potter book series by J. K. Rowling. She first appears in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Luna has long, light blonde hair and often looks like she is dreaming.
In the movies, Luna is played by Irish actress Evanna Lynch. J. K. Rowling, the author, said Evanna was "perfect" for the part. Evanna even had to change her hair color to match Luna's.
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About Luna Lovegood
Luna is very different from Hermione. Hermione likes to base her ideas on facts and logic. But Luna believes in things based on faith and imagination. Hermione often tries to tell Luna her beliefs are silly, but Luna doesn't mind.
Even though they are different, Luna is very smart. She is in Ravenclaw house, which values wisdom and learning. Luna thinks Hermione is clever but sometimes too focused on rules. Over time, Luna and Hermione become good friends.
Luna is also very good at understanding people. Harry notices that she is always honest. She cares deeply for her friends. Harry sees that Luna painted pictures of her friends on her bedroom ceiling. She connected them with chains made of the word "friends." This shows how much she values them.
Both of Luna's parents are magical. Her father, Xenophilius Lovegood, is the editor of a magazine called The Quibbler. Luna says this magazine shares "important stories." Luna's mother was a powerful witch. She died when a spell experiment went wrong. Luna was only nine years old when this happened. Because she saw her mother die, Luna can see Thestrals. Luna is an only child. The Lovegoods live near the Weasley family in England.
Luna's Adventures
First Appearance in Order of the Phoenix
Luna first meets Harry, Hermione, Ron, and Neville in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. They all ride Thestrals together. At school, other students sometimes tease Luna. They even call her "Loony Lovegood." They also hide her belongings. But Luna doesn't seem to care what others think. She values her few true friends.
Harry becomes good friends with Luna during this difficult year. She is one of the few people who can calm him down. Luna and her father believe Harry and Albus Dumbledore when they say Lord Voldemort has returned. Luna helps Harry tell his story in The Quibbler.
Luna also joins Dumbledore's Army, a secret group of students. Later, she fights alongside Harry and his friends. They battle Death Eaters at the Ministry of Magic. Luna is brave and helps her friends. She also comforts Harry after he loses his godfather, Sirius Black.
Helping Friends in Half-Blood Prince
In Half-Blood Prince, Luna is on the Hogwarts Express. Other students try to get Harry to sit with them instead of Luna and Neville. But Harry tells them that Luna and Neville are his friends. Luna honestly says that people expect Harry to have "cooler friends." Harry tells her that she and Neville are cool.
Harry invites Luna to a party. She looks nice in a sparkly dress. Her funny stories make Harry laugh. Luna also does the Quidditch commentary for a game. She talks about "interestingly-shaped clouds" and how nice Ginny is. She even calls one player a "Loser's Lurgy" sufferer. Some fans find her commentary very funny. Even Ron, who thought she was strange, starts to like her.
Later, Death Eaters attack Hogwarts. Luna, Ginny, and Neville are the only D.A. members who come to protect the school. At Dumbledore's funeral, Harry feels a lot of love for Luna and Neville.
Bravery in Deathly Hallows
In Deathly Hallows, Luna goes to Bill and Fleur's wedding. She recognizes Harry right away, even though he is disguised. Luna then returns to Hogwarts for her sixth year. She and Ginny help Neville secretly restart Dumbledore's Army.
During Christmas break, Harry visits Luna's home. He notices she hasn't been there for weeks. It turns out Luna was kidnapped. Her father was trying to publish stories supporting Harry. Luna's father, Xenophilius, tries to betray Harry and his friends to save Luna. But they escape.
Later, Harry, Ron, and Hermione are captured. They find Luna held hostage at Malfoy Manor. They are all rescued by Dobby the house elf. Dobby takes them to Shell Cottage, a safe place.
When Harry returns to Hogwarts to find a Horcrux, Luna helps him. She helps him get into the Ravenclaw common room. She also bravely fights in the Battle of Hogwarts. Luna uses her Patronus charm to fight off many Dementors. After the battle, Luna is one of the first to congratulate Harry. She also helps him escape quietly when he needs peace.
Luna's Life After Hogwarts
After the book series ends, J. K. Rowling shared more about Luna's life. Luna stays her unique self. She becomes a "naturalist" in the wizarding world. This means she studies magical creatures.
Luna discovers many new types of animals. She becomes quite famous for her work. However, she eventually learns that Crumple-Horned Snorkacks do not actually exist.
Luna marries a fellow naturalist named Rolf. He is the grandson of Newt Scamander. Luna and Rolf have twin boys named Lorcan and Lysander.
Harry and Ginny name their only daughter, Lily Luna, after their "dear friend" Luna.
