Harry Potter - Visionaries [H/L] #34 - Even nargles couldn't keep them away from the mistletoe.

**ღ misty** · 12-02-2006, 08:11 PM

Welcome to the Harry/Luna Appreciation Thread!!!

Banners by: Ana Luthor

"She walked away from him, and as he watched her go, he found that the terrible weight in his stomach seemed to have lessened slightly.”
-OotP, p.864

When Harry Potter first met Luna Lovegood in “The Order of the Phoenix,” he silently wished that the "distinctly dotty" girl with the wand behind her ear would not sit near him on the train to Hogwarts. From the start Harry did not immediately take to the girl whom classmates had deemed "loony". Their's seemed to be an uneasy acquaintance in the beginning. But during the year Luna proved herself to be a different kind of friend than he had ever had, one that Harry desperately needed, even if he did not realize it.
Harry had "never met anyone like her" before, able to speak "uncomfortable truths", yet seemingly ensconced in her own mystical world, one he was unable to see. Through her whimsy and wild flights of fancy, she brought laughter, hope, and light into his dark existence. She let it be known that Harry was not crazy, and that she too could see the thestrals. Luna was the first of Harrys classmates to profess belief in the truth of his story that Lord Voldemort was indeed back. Through her bold and fearless action she began to slowly turn the tide of doubt and suspicion against him. When her father published the tale of his ordeal in "The Quibbler" she was able to give Harry back his credibility within the wizarding world .
She continued to prove her importance in Harry's life by fighting bravely alongside him and his friends during the battle at the Department of Mysteries. With nothing but pure motives behind her, she risked her life to help Harry, simply because it was the right thing to do.
After the tragic death of Harry's beloved Godfather Sirius, he found that Luna was the only person he felt comfortable opening up to. She helped to ease his pain and despair by relating the untimely death of her own mother. She seemed to fill the spiritual void in his life, tantalizing him with the prospect that our loved ones never truly leave us, they are just waiting for us behind the veil.
With Luna, Harry feels comfortable and at ease. He does not have to worry about being judged or called strange, as both know the pain of being outcasts. Through Luna he is able to feel something other than sadness and grief, thinking of someone other than himself for the first time during the year. He feels pity for those who mistreat Luna, and is amazed at the calmness she has about her situation, the antithesis of Harry and all of his rage. At the end of "The Order of the Phoenix," Harry and Luna cement their bond though shared tragedies and a mutual understanding of one another.
This friendship continues on into the next installment, "The Half-Blood Prince" where she continues to make him laugh and feel at ease while accompanying him to Slughorn's party. Together, with Harry's braveness and loyalty, and Luna's spirituality and selflessness, they make one complete soul. They are ying and yang. But what the future has in store for them is unclear, simply friendship or perhaps true love? Regardless of the outcome we will be left with two amazing characters with a deep connection that moves and inspires us all.

~*~ Written by Stephanie (chunkeymonkey1981)

01. Ana Luthor
02. 86manda86 (Amanda)
03. *Dark_Angel*4eva (Jade)
04. -=Trilly=-
05. Airie75
06. chianna
07. Mila_Masterson
08. N@uGHTy_GuRl_
09. min_martine
10. Cloudburst2000
11. Mayberry
12. ElfPrincessMarti
13. ~Lilith~ (Gabi)
14. Terpsichore
15. *antarian angel* (Sam)
16. ~Last Dance~ (Alyssa)
17. chunkeymonkey1981 (Steph)
18. Living Dead Girl (Liz)
19. ~Daniel~
20. *Lenore*
21. sarahcoldheart (Sarah)
22. germ881 (Germ)
23. So Evil (Skye)
24. Shalei
25. Mavericks
26. Citizen Sarah
27. Oº°‘¨Laura¨‘°ºO
28. Spike_luver (Kadie)
29. pride_and_prejudiced
30. Jaded Joy (Nicole)
31. jessica20121984
32. Tarhiliel
33. Anna-Liisa (Anna)
34. only dreaming (Mel)
35. jailynn23 (Jailynn)
36. _____faith (Vicky)
37. Kimberly (Kim)
38. irune
39. Lunitari (Ceci)
40. Lysia Croft
41. Vivilp182
42. **ellie**
43. Sark and Draco Lover (Jess)
44. dreamsingr (Chrissy)
45. Saya Asakura
46. SweetP (Mandy)
47. Ðavid
48. missy7280
49. ~Catrina~
50. Elya

Starring

Ana ... as Princess of Randomness/Thread Starter Whore
Jess ... as Queen of Randomness/The Almighty Owner of Bob
Sam ... as The Poem Bitch/The kick ass Visionary Mod
Stephanie ... as Thread Title Whore/The Funniest Person of the Board

Hononary Visionaries

1. Daniel Radcliffe { download his interview supporting H/L here } & { his second interview AGAIN supporting H/L - it's near the end - here }
2. Peeves, the Poltergeist (the first to see that Potty Loves Loony!)
3. Betty Crocker (that's right, the cake lady)

01. Harry originally thought she was weird, but now he understands her and knows he can trust her.
02. She has always believed him!
03. He realized he doesn't mind talking to her about Sirius.
04. She can see the Thestrals too.
05. She helped him get his story published.
06. She always told him what she thought.
07. She is not going to flip out over every little thing Harry does
08. He's the most powerful wizard, and in case you didn't notice, she is the only one that didn't get injured at the ministry, other than Harry.
09. She is "out to lunch" as JKR put it and that is just what Harry needs.
10. Harry found that the terrible weight in his stomach seemed to have lessened slightly. And it was because of Luna.
11. Because they both know what it's like to be talked about behind their backs
12. Because he offered to help her get back her stuff
13. Because he'd rather spend time with her than go to the end-of-year feast
14. Because they can ride off on a thestral in the moonlight without any trouble.
15. Because sometimes Luna understands Harry even better than Hermione or Ron.
16. Because he could trust Luna enough to tell her everything that was bothering him.
17. Because she makes Harry see outside his little world of the Gryffindor Common Room.
18. Because her flights of fancy help him to think outside the box.
19. Because her matter of fact manner grounds him.
20. Because Luna needs a bit of taming.
21. Because Luna doesn't need an excuse to use that Lion hat more often, but would be great if there was a special reason for it.
22. Because Luna needs someone who doesn't think she's an idiot and who's willing to stick up for her.
23. Because they're actually very alike in strange ways.
24. Because of the unconscious bond that they've created between each other.
25. Because Harry can't deny the fact that through Luna, he can see himself.

- Poems & Stories by *antarian angel* (Sam):
A Birthday Kiss + Harry and Luna Watch a Porno + Peace + Precious Days

- Stories by Ana Luthor:
Sitting on a tree + It feels like happiness + Words fail you + Dancing when the stars go blue + Go, Go, Harry Potter!

- Stories by Tonya:
Company in Solitude + Say Goodnight, Not Goodbye + Lose to Gain + In your darkest hour (finished) – Chapters #1, #2, #3 & #4

- Story by chunkeymonkey1981 (Stephanie):
A kiss to build a dream on

The Visionaries: 25 Threads of Memories
by Sam (*antarian angel*)

After 25 fantastic threads
Of crazy, Visionary fun
There just had to be a poem
To celebrate all we’d done.
For 25 threads, we’ve been together
There have been a lot of laughs
So many memories we’ve created
So let’s take a quick look back.

Once upon a time
When the Visionary threads were first started
There were four posters called the Fantastic Four
Whose love of H/L got this glorious ship started.
Gabi, Steph, Ana, and Sam
What posting whores they were!
All at the same time they would fill the threads
Making the pages pass in a blur.

Ana had teh gift of art
Her banners made us *squee*
She also had the gift of writing
Remember when Harry and Luna were stuck in that tree?
The Princess of Randomness, as she was also known
Was a title well deserved
You could always count on Ana
To be funny and absurd.

Dear Gabi was teh Queen of Quotes
For whatever subject, she could always find
The quote that it related to
She really was divine!
Oh, Gabi, how we love her
She made every day so fun
She was a great friend to us all
We all miss her when she’s gone.

Now Sam had teh gift for catching up
She did this with long posts
She also became known as the poem bitch,
Although why is still unknown.
One day she got some exciting news
That really made her *squee*
She was to be the board’s new mod
And everyone shared in her glee.

Now Steph had teh gift for many things
She could take an idea and give it wings
Whether dirty plot bunnies or catchy thread titles
She kept us laughing with a devilish smile.
Most of our titles are in credit to her
As most of our uses of

As the Funniest Person in Fan Forum
The Thread Title Whore is superb!

And then there’s Jess who proudly owns
An intimidating pimp cane of her own.
The Queen of Randomness she was crowned
We’re all glad when she’s around.
And while she may have teh gift for crazy
There is something else we’re thankful for
She was the one who gave us *bob*
Now we’ll be smiling evermore.

Amanda was the one to start the campaign
On the UC thread
To get us threads of our very own
So the Visionaries would have a home.
She was also the one to name us
And for that we are quite grateful
For without her we would be
The Quibblers or Beyonders.

There is a Visionary pair
That stand out from the rest
Ana and Gabi could take up pages
Just between the two of them - no jest!
Always arguing over who was pervier
Or who had corrupted the other
Always having the most fun
Whenever they were together.

Now, among the Visionaries, there are two special girls
Evanna and Rachel, they’re named
And while one came first and the other will last,
We love them both the same.

The Visionaries share a special connection
That nobody can deny
All the “coincidences” could make your head spin
You can’t understand it, so don’t even try.

Then came a gift beyond our wildest dreams
“Dan is a Visionary!” we all joyfully screamed
How excited we were
How we *squeed* with such passion
When we heard Daniel say
He wanted H/L to happen!

Vicky was the one who made for us
Another lovely gift
A magazine interview of our couple
Too lovely to forget
It had manips and quotes
To make our heart melt
It really was divine.
Our couple at their cutest
It really made us sigh.

And then there was the group fic
A fabulous writing idea
Each would take turns to write a chapter
Harry and Luna could go anywhere!
It’s had a rocky history
The fic’s still incomplete
That dreaded “work in progress”
That we must defeat!

If you’re looking for a plot bunny
You’ve come to the right thread.
It’s practically a breeding ground
The ideas just never end!

One plot bunny that comes to mind
Is one we had fun with for quite a long time
It involved Harry and Luna and, oh my, a porn
Would Harry get caught when Luna walked through the door?
Or would they watch it together
Maybe have a little fun
The possibilities were endless
The ideas were such fun!

Then came the Power Rangers phenomenon
It took us by surprise!
Out of nowhere we were suddenly obsessed
The mighty morphin’ powers could not be denied
It inspired plot bunnies and icons
Even titled a thread
It made other shippers wonder
“What’s wrong with their heads?!”

The officials list was started
Out of our great need to know
What Harry and Luna would like the best
From breakfast cereal to TV show.

And then there were the mysterious stars
Oh, the confusion they caused
We turned 21, we had to have fun
We got star-shaped, one and all.

The Visionaries aren’t just famous on Fan Forum, oh no
Just do a quick Google search and then you’ll know
Type in “bazoogas” and what do you get?
Visionaries, right on top of the list!

25 threads of Visionary madness
And there’s so much more we could say.
It couldn’t all fit into one mere poem
And this is long enough, I’d say!
You can see that we’re cool
And random and crazy
We’re fun and we’re talented too
We’ve got the best ship in all HP fandom
And can’t wait for the day when H/L comes true!!

I shall believe, by Sheryl Crow
Visionary, by Unfinished thought
Stop Crying Your Heart Out, by Oasis
Dare you to move, by Switchfoot
Lie in the sound, by Trespassers Williams
Dream, dream, dream, by Everly Brothers
Only Hope, by Switchfoot/Mandy Moore
Hear me, by Kelly Clarkson
Mysterious ways, by U2
Sway & Pills, by The Perishers
Just the way you are, by Billy Joel
Undone, by Lifehouse
I'll stand by you, by The Pretenders
Follow Through & Belief, by Gavin DeGraw
You raise me up, by Josh Groban
Flowers, by Émilie Simon

Past Thread Titles & Links

#01. Because she made him feel better.
#02. Delightfully weird and loving every minute of it!
#03. Our impure thoughts, giving us endless possibilities
#04. They can visit Neverland anytime they like.
#05. Next time, he will have some pudding.
#06. Chicka Chicka Bow Wow...
#07. Because he’s much bigger than a Snitch!
#08. Let the lust begin!!!
#09. We have seen the light and it is beautiful!
#10. Potty loves Loony!!!
#11. Hogwarts most likely to --GET IT ON!!!
#12. You tell those shippers, Peeves!
#13. We're always giving Peeves something to sing about!
#14. Harry finally has his Luna!
#15. Copy of HBP: $20.00. Knowing that Dan ships H/L: PRICELESS!!!
#16. Because Harry and Luna put the *power* in Power Rangers!
#17. *CENSORED*
#18. Because Loony loves Potty too!
#19. BAZOOGAS!!!
#20. Because even Google knows about our Bazoogas!
#21. Let's get starshaped.
#22. Only 47 threads away from #69!
#23. Dan has met JKR. Dan ships H/L. Coincidence? *grins*
#24. Jess will hurt us if we don't use *bob* in the title!
#25. Because Barbie!Luna & Ken!Harry sex lives are better than yours!
#26. Because she would come up with the BEST places to make out!
#27. Because Luna is the *ding* to Harry's *dong*!
#28. Because we're just as sane as they are!
#29. Arrrgh Mateys!
#30. Because Dan thinks Evanna is lovely!
#31. Filling condoms... With water

#32.Show me your monkey!
#33.Because it includes Luna. And Harry.

&&&

Beautiful Alone – The Official Harry Potter/Luna Lovegood Fanlisting
Anything But Ordinary - A Harry/Luna Fansite
Harry/Luna - Not as Loony as you think, an essay by Tonya

Possible Future Titles

Dan! Dan! He's our man! He's a Harry/Luna fan! ~ by Jess (Sark and Draco Lover)
Because we're all cheeseballs! ~ by Steph (chunkeymonkey1981)
Larry and Huna, forever entwined in every way! ~ by Amanda (86amanda86)
Snickerskaks ~ by Steph (chunkeymonkey1981)
Do you like subtext? We have LOADS of it! ~ by Ana (Ana Luthor)
Because she would go as him for Halloween. ~ by Airie
Because nothing worth having comes easily. ~ by Ana (Ana Luthor)
It's more than official. Dan SHIPS Harry and Luna. ~ by Ana (Ana Luthor)
Because Dan knows that Luna is the girl for Harry. ~ by Ana (Ana Luthor)
Because Daniel says so! ~ by Ana (Ana Luthor)
"I think there was definitely an affinity, a very strong connection with Luna" ~ Daniel Radcliffe" ~ by Ana (Ana Luthor)
Listen to Daniel, JK! ~ by Ana (Ana Luthor)

The Official List of Visionary Officials:

Search Engine: Google
Mascot: Crumple-Horned Snorkack
Candy: Pop Rocks
Chocolate Bar: Milky Way
Non-Candy Sweet: Moon Pie
Breakfast Cereal: Lucky Charms
TV Show: Committed
~~Position~~ Number: 69
Cookie: SNICKERDOODLES!
Body Part: BAZOOGAS!!!
Shampoo: Herbal Essences
Typo: Dick = Duck
Dance: Macarena
Game: Strip Poker
Board Game: Candy Land

PM the thread starter if you want to be added Post away, people!!!

**Sark and Draco Lover** · 12-02-2006, 08:12 PM

ooh! loving the title.

i haven't been here in ages. sorry about that! `=P

**ღ misty** · 12-02-2006, 08:18 PM

No, you're NOT!

But you couldn't have chosen a better time to come back, we're getting TONS of Visionary goodies

**Sark and Draco Lover** · 12-02-2006, 08:27 PM

what! i AM sorry...

ahhhh and those Harry/Luna behind the scenes, they just kill me!

**ღ misty** · 12-02-2006, 08:31 PM

"They're called Thestrals."

And now, knowing they'll be ALONE IN THE FOREST

Just Harry and Luna, and no one else to interrupt the magic

**Sark and Draco Lover** · 12-02-2006, 08:34 PM

was Luna bare foot in that scene? cause that's just odd... perfect!

**ღ misty** · 12-02-2006, 08:36 PM

Yes, she was!

It's perfect, really

I seriously can't wait to see them interacting

AND I can't wait for us to get more and more footage, so you can make a H/L video, Jess!

**Sark and Draco Lover** · 12-02-2006, 08:54 PM

ah yes, teh video.

i have it all pictured in my head. i'll make it perfect, i promise!

**ღ misty** · 12-02-2006, 09:01 PM

Gah, I think I might die of excitment once I get to watch it. First Harry and Luna video of my life, that's gonna be HUGE!

**Sark and Draco Lover** · 12-02-2006, 09:15 PM

i think there will be tons of Harry/Luna vids after OotP premieres. bet you that there will be more Harry/Luna fans by the time the movie comes out, i guarantee it.

Airie · 12-02-2006, 09:21 PM

Wait, is the H/L alone in the forest scene unique to the movie? Because I don't remember that happening in the book. What're they talking about?

**ღ misty** · 12-02-2006, 09:29 PM

If they need a little push to see how great H/L is, so be it

Airie, I suppose it's the Thestral scene. Judging by Luna and Harry's outfit, it's the same scene where Harry asks her what they are

**Sark and Draco Lover** · 12-02-2006, 09:40 PM

*gushes* i am SO giddy right now! ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!! why can't the movie come out tomorrow?!?!

**ღ misty** · 12-02-2006, 09:50 PM

I know!

We're gonna have to wait for so long >__<" I promised myself I'd try to control my excitement, but I CAN'T! I mean, Luna and Bella are going to rock so hard! And by the looks of it, we're gonna have some wonderful Visie interaction

It's like...they're begging us to be excited

**Sark and Draco Lover** · 12-02-2006, 09:52 PM

they're toying with us, those evil people! tsk tsk...

GUH! Luna and Bella, they will rock!