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| − | According to her daughter, Pandora was an extraordinary [[Wizardkind|witch]] who liked to experiment with [[spell]]s. One day in [[1990]], [[Pandora Lovegood's unknown spell|one of these experiments]] went wrong, killing her in front of Luna in a "horrible" manner<ref>"Yes," said Luna simply, "my mother. She was a quite extraordinary witch, you know, but she did like to experiment and one of her spells went rather badly wrong one day. I was nine." |
+ | According to her daughter, Pandora was an extraordinary [[Wizardkind|witch]] who liked to experiment with [[spell]]s. One day in [[1990]], [[Pandora Lovegood's unknown spell|one of these experiments]] went wrong, killing her in front of Luna in a "horrible" manner<ref>"Yes," said Luna simply, "my mother. She was a quite extraordinary witch, you know, but she did like to experiment and one of her spells went rather badly wrong one day. I was nine."<br> |
| − | "I’m sorry," Harry mumbled. |
+ | "I’m sorry," Harry mumbled.<br> |
"Yes '''''it was rather horrible'''''," said Luna conversationally. "I still feel very sad about it sometimes."</ref>, who was subsequently able to see [[Thestral]]s because of it. Luna told [[Harry Potter]] that she continued to feel sad about her mother's death from time to time and believed that she would see her again after death.<ref>{{OOTP}}</ref> |
"Yes '''''it was rather horrible'''''," said Luna conversationally. "I still feel very sad about it sometimes."</ref>, who was subsequently able to see [[Thestral]]s because of it. Luna told [[Harry Potter]] that she continued to feel sad about her mother's death from time to time and believed that she would see her again after death.<ref>{{OOTP}}</ref> |
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- "The things we lose always have a way of coming back to us in the end."
- — Pandora Lovegood[src]
Pandora[3] Lovegood (d. between 13 February 1990 and 12 February 1991) was a witch who was married to Xenophilius Lovegood, the editor of The Quibbler, and with him had one child, Luna Lovegood. She died in 1990 by her own backfiring spell, when Luna was nine.[4] Harry saw a photo of Luna and Pandora while visiting the Lovegoods' house in which Luna looked more well-groomed than he had ever seen her, suggesting that Pandora was less absent-minded than her husband.
Biography
Xenophilius Lovegood, her husband
According to her daughter, Pandora was an extraordinary witch who liked to experiment with spells. One day in 1990, one of these experiments went wrong, killing her in front of Luna in a "horrible" manner[5], who was subsequently able to see Thestrals because of it. Luna told Harry Potter that she continued to feel sad about her mother's death from time to time and believed that she would see her again after death.[6]
Luna apparently had a large photograph beside her bed at home depicting her and her mother hugging. She was described as looking very much like her daughter.[7] Many years after her death, Pandora Lovegood would gain grandchildren in Lorcan and Lysander Scamander, the sons of Luna and Rolf Scamander.[8]
Etymology
Pandora is of the Ancient Greek and derived from πᾶν (= pān) => i.e. "all" and δῶρον (= dōron) => "gift", thus "the all-endowed", "the all-gifted" or "the all-giving". Pandora is said to be the first woman created by the gods in Greek mythology. She was given a box by them, and was told never to open it. Pandora, known for her intense curiosity, opened the box releasing things such as misery, sadness, etc. into the world, hence the phrase "do not open Pandora's box". This could relate to her experimenting with spells, thus her curiosity, and her death, the consequence.
Lovegood is a real surname and a compound word (Love and Good). This could be translated to "loving the good" or "chivalry".
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (First mentioned)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film) (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Appears in photographs)
- Pottermore (First identified as Pandora Lovegood)
- Harry Potter: The Character Vault (mentioned only)
- LEGO Dimensions (Mentioned only)
Notes and references
- ↑ In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Luna says she was nine when her mother died. J.K. Rowling later confirmed that Luna's birthday was February 13th, meaning Pandora died between Luna's 9th and 10th birthday.
- ↑ In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 4 (Horace Slughorn), Horace Slughorn states that family members are often sorted into the same House. This may indicate that Pandora was in Ravenclaw. But there are exceptions.
- ↑ ARTICLE - Add to Template:PM at Pottermore
- ↑ Writing by J. K. Rowling: "Illness and Disability" at Pottermore
- ↑ "Yes," said Luna simply, "my mother. She was a quite extraordinary witch, you know, but she did like to experiment and one of her spells went rather badly wrong one day. I was nine."
"I’m sorry," Harry mumbled.
"Yes it was rather horrible," said Luna conversationally. "I still feel very sad about it sometimes." - ↑ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 21 (The Tale of the Three Brothers)
- ↑ Pottermore - DUMBLEDORE'S ARMY REUNITES AT QUIDDITCH WORLD CUP FINAL (Archived)