As much as I love Hermione and Ginny, I'd have to say that Luna is my favorite of the female Hogwarts students. So off-beat and contented despite the odd glances she always fetches, she's a marvelous character shimmering with ethereality yet possessing an uncanny ability to cut to the heart of matters, as when she immediately recognizes Harry at the wedding despite his completely altered outward appearance. Re-reading the last couple of books and observing Hermione's demeanor at the Lovegood home, I was forcefully reminded of LOST's man of science / man of faith debate. Both perspectives are needed, but stepping into Luna's way of viewing the world is especially refreshing.
Lovely Luna
Luna, like your father, glowing
In your lucky yellow robes,
You're a sight despite foregoing
Plums to dangle from your lobes.
Trust your eyes, which pierce so keenly
You've no need of Spectrespecs.
As you watch the world, serenely
Make remarks no ear expects.
Turn and greet the kind companions
You have painted on your wall.
Think of them when faced with canyons
Of despair, and you won't fall.
They will think of you here dancing,
Blissful as a summer breeze
Though the enemy's advancing
Like the autumn through the trees.
Long before Gernumblies bit you,
You were gifted, artful one.
Blessed inspiration's lit you,
Soft as moonlight, bright as sun.
Daughter of the misty twilight,
Fair and graceful to behold,
You're a treasure. No mere pyrite,
Luna Lovegood, you are gold.
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