I’m fascinated by how the story only implies many things without stating them outright, and somewhat frustrated when I don’t entirely understand the implications. (But I do appreciate how that makes for a narrator who’s simultaneously untypical and unreliable, plus it’s neat how my experience in this regard somewhat mirrors the bewilderment of other characters who interact with Luna.)
What was the brilliant idea that briefly occured to Lockhart, before his face fell? To take advantage of his student?
How did Luna come to represent Ravenclaw at the dueling tournament? Did she sleepwalk even during Lockhart’s class, and somehow win the spot by casting spells while sleepwalking?
How did Luna come to represent Ravenclaw at the dueling tournament? Did she sleepwalk even during Lockhart’s class, and somehow win the spot by casting spells while sleepwalking?
She was sleepwalking, and thus was able to shrug off a Somnium from her opponent, and win. Possibly repeatedly.
What was the brilliant idea that briefly occured to Lockhart, before his face fell? To take advantage of his student?
1. In HP canon, he has a long history of obliviating people—and he did try that with Harry. While such a thing would be easier with such a connection, it would also be more obvious.
2. Maybe he would want to be a mentor. (Maybe he realized, he can’t help her. His way is all about faking it, and being charming enough people never think to question—also not having enemies.)
3. Maybe he realized he isn’t popular. The thing about smiles...it’s like he wants people to care about his looks, and how much care he takes with his appearance (especially if that’s at least him and not something he stole).
I’m fascinated by how the story only implies many things without stating them outright, and somewhat frustrated when I don’t entirely understand the implications. (But I do appreciate how that makes for a narrator who’s simultaneously untypical and unreliable, plus it’s neat how my experience in this regard somewhat mirrors the bewilderment of other characters who interact with Luna.)
What was the brilliant idea that briefly occured to Lockhart, before his face fell? To take advantage of his student?
How did Luna come to represent Ravenclaw at the dueling tournament? Did she sleepwalk even during Lockhart’s class, and somehow win the spot by casting spells while sleepwalking?
She was sleepwalking, and thus was able to shrug off a Somnium from her opponent, and win. Possibly repeatedly.
What was the brilliant idea that briefly occured to Lockhart, before his face fell? To take advantage of his student?
1. In HP canon, he has a long history of obliviating people—and he did try that with Harry. While such a thing would be easier with such a connection, it would also be more obvious.
2. Maybe he would want to be a mentor. (Maybe he realized, he can’t help her. His way is all about faking it, and being charming enough people never think to question—also not having enemies.)
3. Maybe he realized he isn’t popular. The thing about smiles...it’s like he wants people to care about his looks, and how much care he takes with his appearance (especially if that’s at least him and not something he stole).
I have removed the sentence about Lockhart’s brilliant idea.