Meaning of Luna's Name? (Re: Help with Lupin's boggart)

[Jen Reese]

No: HPFGUIDX 96355

> Luna:
> It's mighty convenient that Luna's a Ravenclaw, since it means 
> she has no classes with Harry. I'll bet she told her fellow 
> Ravenclaws during her first year, before Lupin came to 
> Hogwarts, and before Harry even knew she existed.  Of course 
> they didn't believe her, who would? They probably figure 
> someone in the family owns a mooncalf farm and she has to 
> spend every full moon harvesting dung.
> 
> Luna's name and nickname are suggestive. Remember 
> Peeves's jingle--Loony loopy Lupin?


Jen: Peeves also calls Harry names when the WW thinks he's 'mad'--he 
seems to have a keen eye for those who don't fit in and takes 
advantage of it. 

But Luna's name is intriguing. Given her mysterious nature, her 
silvery eyes, and other-worldly appearance, I immediately thought of 
the Luna Moth, an unusual and beautiful moth that is rarely seen in 
nature. Here are excerpts from a couple of web-sites:

"They are well known for their green-yellow colors and long tails, 
and although they are often seen in pictures, they are a real 
surprise when found in nature.....Once it gets dark, the moth will 
fly away to find a mate....Luna Moths only live for about 1 week."

Live for *one week*--like a moth drawn to the flame is this 
foreshadowing for Luna's quick demise?