Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2013 16:20:51 GMT -5
Name: Luna Elizabeth Lovegood Age: Fifteen Occupation: Hogwarts Student (Ravenclaw) Blood Status: Pureblood Wand: Dragon Heartstring, English Oak, 10’, Solid |  |
-- a burned candle -- "Mother was extraordinary. She was brave and adventurous, and I wanted to be like her. Well, until she died from experimenting with different spells. Father won't tell me about the accident anymore. He says we will see her after our own deaths. I certainly hope she continued doing what she loved, even when she left the ones she loved." Luna's voice was quiet and detached, as if she were ripping these words from her heart without feeling the burden anymore. She had learned, after seeing her mothers death, that a dreamy life was less painful. Even if she wanted to return to the world of consciousness, she really didn't remember how. It was peaceful where she was. The world was easier to handle how she saw it. "I was nine. I guess I was sad. I am still sad sometimes, but mostly for myself. Mother died, but she lived doing what she loved. I want to be a naturalist. I am going to continue my search for nargles and wrackspurts. I'd like to find a way to contain them, since warding them off doesn't always work. You know, some people don't believe creatures such as nargles exist? They're so silly. Maybe I just have to show them proof. . ." -- castle of magic -- "Father hugged me and put me on the Hogwarts Express when I was eleven. I read the latest releases of The Quibbler on the way there, but I think some of the other students found me a tad bit strange because I like to read upside-down. I find it sharpens the mind and makes it more flexible. I suppose they laughed because they knew it is so hard. That's okay. By the time we got to Hogwarts, they had gotten over it and respectively left me alone to read. I think I also took a nap. Maybe wrackspurts just flew into my ears and made my brain all fuzzy. Either way, when we got to Hogwarts, I enjoyed looking at the lights across the water. There was a majestical quality to the castle when I didn't know what was inside just yet. I was hoping to see the giant squid when we crossed the water that night, but sadly he must have stayed away, trying not to scare the other new students. "When we reached the Great Hall, it took a long time for Professor MacGonagall to call my name. I was distracted by the ceiling magic that when my name was called, so I didn't hear it. Another student was nice enough to nudge me forward. They even laughed with me, which made me feel better about not making friends on the train. The sorting hat is so odd. It said odd things as it looked into my mind. Eventually it placed me in Ravenclaw, which made me happy. It was like finding a home." -- such lonely happiness -- "Really, my first few years at Hogwarts were fun but lonely. Other students began calling me 'Loony Lovegood'. I find the nickname endearing from some, but I think some of the students mean it in a mean way. It doesn't bother me though." At this, Luna smiled, though still seemed far away. "I enjoy Defense Against the Dark Arts the most. Actually, I'm quite an adept dueler. Most people just think I'm smart because I'm in Ravenclaw, but knowing the spells and performing them is different. I'm sure any Gryffindor could tell you that. "Last year, actually, Harry Potter revealed that You-Know-Who is back. Later Harry Potter, his painfully limited friend Hermione, and Ronald invited me to join Dumbledore's Army, a secret Defense Against the Dark Arts group. It was very nice of them to invite me, and I was happy that Ginny was in the group too. Being apart of the group was like being with a large family. Everyone was very nice to me and wanted to be my friend, rather than calling me 'Loony' and leaving. I am very grateful to Harry Potter for inviting me there, even when we were caught sneaking into Professor Umbridge's office. It was very surreal, almost like a dream. I found the experience exciting. When we were able to escape from the Inquisitorial Squad, I suggested taking thestrals to the Department of Mysteries because Hagrid had said they were good at finding places their riders are looking for. "At the Department of Mysteries, Death Eaters attacked us two to one. While protecting Ginny, I broke her ankle. I felt bad about that. I should have been more careful with my reductor curse. Eventually, a Death Eater stunned me and I flew across the room. Sadly, I wasn't able to move until the end of the fight. I was terribly disappointed that I couldn't have been of more help. Poor Harry ended up losing Stubby Boardman, who he insists is Sirius Black. I think they were the same person, so it doesn't matter. I was able to comfort Harry about Stubby, but I felt bad for that too. When my friends needed me most, I wasn't able to do enough." -- a chaotic world -- "I believe that werewolves are sad creatures. With so much happening lately, some people think they are just monsters. The second attack on Hogsmeade by the Death Eaters left Ginny scarred. I was simply in the right place at the right time, and was able to keep myself from harm. I admire Ginny. She is so strong and brave. She reminds me of mother sometimes. I'm glad she isn't embarrassed about the scars on her back. I think they build character." Luna smiled, her gaze far away. "You-Know-Who is getting stronger. It is so sad he is using werewolves though. Father says they are just sick, and that we need to find a way to help them. "The deaths around school are sad too. I take comfort in that everyone has lost someone, and that we will all see then again later. No one is gone forever, and if we remember that, You-Know-Who can never truly hurt us. Death isn't really the end, you know. Actually, it's just another beginning." |
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