Luna Lovegood

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Just reading all the messages for this post about Luna.  I just 
finished rereading the OoP, for the second time the other day.  From 
a literary standpoint, it was time to introduce more characters (just 
for interest sake.)  Also, I think Luna is an important chararter and 
the complete opposite of concrete, down to earth Hermoine.  Luna 
although odd, seems to be a very knowledgeable and powerful witch.  
Harry and his friends need someone who can remain calm and be ready 
to act when things get out of hand.  Part of the reason why Neville, 
(although greatly improved) could not get his spells to work in the 
Ministry was nerves.

I don't think that Luna was encouraging Harry to go to the veil, she 
was just as interested in it as he was.  Hermoine was not drawn to 
the veil, because she has never lost anyone she loves and has no 
desire to see or be with any of her dead relatives.  Luna and Harry 
have a great desire to be reunited with their Mothers and Father 
(Harry).  

In the end, Luna will be important as she was in OoP.  She will help 
Harry through some tough times and maybe teach Hermoine to be more 
open-minded.

Beth