January 31, 2006

Dear Luna,

This might be an unusual problem but I'm getting desperate and there's nothing I won't do now. I'm in love with this guy he lives in a distant city and is everything I asked from God. I see him so little and I love him so much but he is not aware of my feelings for him. I don't know what to do and I'm afraid of his reaction. And this isn't just a silly crush, it's unconditional love that will never die. I might be sick though, I can't stop thinking about him, my heart yells his name, I get blind from tears and lovesick-pain, the world turns into a blur and I hug myself when it fades. I shiver when he touches me, I can hear music when he looks into my eyes. He's a shy handsome man with a warm heart and is the type a man I'll remember for the rest of my life. Help me? I can't take it anymore. I think I can't hold this urge to shout my feelings in my throat for long and if this happens it will bring questions to everyone I know.

Sincerely,

Lovesick

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Dear Lovesick,

Just because the man you love is in a different town doesn't mean your world should fall apart. As they say, "Absence makes the heart grow fonder!" Don't be in pain, just tell the young man how you feel. The truth shall set you free! I mean, who knows, he might even feel the same way about you and if he does, you guys can set up days to--how do muggles put it? "Freeze out?"…no that's not right… oh, whatever. Don't be afraid to express your feelings out loud, because keeping them bottled in is not healthy. You don't want to blow up, do you?! There was once a story in my dad's magazine… but that's another story for another time. Don't be afraid, just be yourself, and do what feels right in your heart.

Luna Lovegood

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December 22, 2005

Dear Luna,

My little sister is the biggest brat in the world!!!!!!! One time I got her this really cool necklace-pink, her favorite color. But when I gave it to her, she said " I HATE IT!!!!" and threw it down on the floor, almost breaking it. And all my parents did was lecture her, which never works! There have been many other incidents like this one, but there are way too many to list. HELP ME!!!!

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Dear Stuck with "Her Highness,"

As soon as I reading your letter, I knew exactly what would cure your little sister problems: a good old-fashion hex. The Bat-Bogey hex or Petrificus Totalus will do the trick for a making your sister understand your good deeds. Or at least, it'll quiet her down for a little while. Your parents may not be too happy though, so save that for a last resort!

Thankfully, I never had any sisters. Little sisters are a necessary evil. From what I've observed, they will get annoying at sometimes, but other times they will amaze you with kindness. Little sisters sometimes do things for attention. If she does something like that again, maybe try to show it doesn't matter. Just say softly, please do not do that again. She will soon understand that she will not get attention for breaking or almost-breaking objects. You might also want to try including her in some of the things you do or make time to do things just with her. Maybe, on a Sunday, sit down and play a board game with her or watch a movie.

Hoping you can stay away from hexing,

Luna Lovegood

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Decmeber 10, 2005

Dear Luna,

I met this really great guy who is really sweet. The problem is I can't date until I'm 16. I'm 14 now but I'm really in love/w him. What do I do?

Sincerely,
Just Too Young

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Dear Just Too Young,

Whatever you do, do not try an aging potion. They can go horribly wrong. I have these two friends, Fred and George Weasley that once tried an aging potion. They ended up with two long, white beards and had to spend some of their time in the hospital wing with Madam Pomfrey (she's the Healer at Hogwarts where I used to go to school). The guy you like may not be terribly interested in you if you sprout a two-meter beard anyhow.

You might, for the time being, try to be friends with him. Try getting to know him and spend some time with him just being friends, that way you can enjoy being with him without the pressures of dating. On the other hand, it wouldn't hurt to talk to your parents about dating sooner. Your parents are just trying to do what they think is right. Talk to them and explain your point of view. Hopefully, they will understand, and you can work something out that will be the best of both worlds, especially yours.

Hoping time speeds up for you,

Luna Lovegood

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November 13, 2005 (update 1)

Dear Luna,

My sister (Rocker) is constantly making fun of me about the kind of books I read, but when I make fun of her my mom gets mad at me. I am the younger one, what should I do?

From,

SS

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Dear SS:

From what I've always heard and seen, older siblings can be unmerciful to their younger brothers and sisters. If you are happy with the life you are leading (the books you read, the music you listen to, the friends you have) try not to let your sister bait you into a fight. I know that it's easier said than done, but at least try.

Does she have dark hair by any chance? If so, pay attention to see if you notice that she seems to antagonize you more during cloudy days. If so, she might be reacting to fillafluffs. They are miniscule little pixie-like creatures that drift down from the clouds, and pull out strands of hair from dark haired people. They use the hair to make the roofs on their little hovels in the clouds. People don't even realize it is happening, but it does make them very irritable with all that plucking going on.

A good dye job for your sis, and you should have a more tranquil home.

Luna

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November 13, 2005 (update 2)

Dear Luna,

I like this girl in my class so I asked her out but she said no and asked if we can just be friends. I said yea but I still have feelings for her. Should I tell her, or just ignore it, or do something?

From,

Don't know what to do

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Dear Don't know what to do:

Since she told you that she only wants to be friends, it sounds like her feelings aren't at the same place as yours right now. If you care for her as a friend, and want to keep her as one, don't tell her of your continued feelings. It could make her feel uncomfortable, and she might stop your friendship altogether. Get busy pursuing other interests. This will help you not to dwell on her so much. Maybe you should even try dating other girls.

Under no circumstances should you try any love potions on her! Especially the ones made by Fred and George Weasley!!! I tried one of them once on someone I was interested in, and he fell for the food trolley lady on our school train!! I was so humiliated! They did invite me to their wedding though..it was really beautiful.

Busy yourself with other things, and love will find you! Good luck with it!

Luna

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October 9, 2005

Dear Luna,

I am having a big problem with my parents. They do nothing but argue all the time, and over the silliest things. I always feel like saying something, but I'm afraid they will get mad at me. Should I speak-out or stay quiet???

Sincerely,

Voice

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Dear Voice,

It probably wouldn't hurt to tell them that their fighting worries you. Some couples seem to just get into a habit of bickering back and forth all the time, and they don't even realize how upsetting it can be to their family members. Maybe calling it to their attention will make them more aware, and the next time the arguing begins, they might be able to find a different way to communicate.

If that doesn't seem to work, I would suggest going out into a swampy area and finding yourself a swazzlestink to bring home for awhile. They're easy to spot because of their florescent pink corkscrew tails. The great thing about these ugly little creatures is that they can't handle being around stressful situations. It causes them to put off a most unpleasant odor. One little argument from your parents and.POW!.mucho stinko!!!!! It won't take long for them to break that habit!!

Hoping your home stays argument (and stink) free,

Luna

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September 18, 2005

Dear Luna:

So, after a few years of my parents threatening to send me to boarding school, I finally decided I wanted to go to get away from home. So I'm here and when I left, I left a 'would be boyfriend' (if I wasn’t leaving we would have been together.) Plus, I left quite a few friends. Now that I'm here, I'm not liking it so much. Everyone is ALWAYS extremely happy and preppy. Not that there is anything wrong with that, it’s just not what I'm used to. I feel like a total outsider and am constantly thinking about how much I just want to go home. I've made a few friends but I really don’t like them much, because of the way they act and whatnot. I just want to go home but there is absolutely no way I can. What should I do?

Signed:

Boarding School Blues

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Dear Boarding School Blues:

I could totally relate to your letter. Not the ‘would be boyfriend’ part, of course, but everything else sounded so familiar. That was exactly how I felt when I first started Hogwarts! Everyone seemed to be so different from me. They dressed funny, they had strange interests and hobbies, some of them even spoke different languages (hisssssss).

I think you should give it some more time, that’s what I did. I joined a club and found new friends that had some of the same interests that I did. I joined my new friends in some of their favorite pastimes, like Quidditch. I even commentated a game once! It was great fun, but unfortunately they never asked me to do it again. I’m sure it was an oversight.

Hoping your experience turns out to be as great as mine was,

Luna

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September 18, 2005

Dear Luna:

I hate my parents. I don't want to live with them. They are uncompromising, nonnegotiable, and unruly. What should I do?

Signed,

Driving Me Nuts!

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Dear Driving Me Nuts:

Ahhhh, parents…. They are a necessary evil in a kid’s life. You know, for those silly little things like shelter, food and clothes (CDs, movies, concerts for you muggles). Sometimes it seems like you’ll never make it through living with them. They definitely can be one of our biggest sources of stress. The funny thing is, I hear they say the same thing about us kids!!

My Dad and I had a lot of difficulties when I was a teenager. We fought almost all the time, and it seemed that we couldn’t agree on anything. I remember reading an article once that said that eventually the relationship of parents and their offspring would improve as the child reached adulthood, but that in the meantime it was important to find common ground with each other so that all would not be lost.

My Dad and I took this advice to heart, and we began to do things together sometimes. I’d travel with him occasionally when he was doing research for a big story. He began to show interest in some of my hobbies. He braved several scrapes and scratches (and a near loss of a finger) helping me add to my collection of bimplesteeps. True, their razor-sharp wings are awfully dangerous, but I just love their different colors!! I’m still needing the Purple Stizzle Bimplesteep, which is native to southern Tanzania. If you ever come across one, let me know.

Hoping you can find some common ground,

Luna

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September 9, 2005

Dear Luna,

My best friend (lets call her Tabs), has been my best friend for three years now, from 4-6 grade. She was always the weird type, and dressed in black/rock clothes. I couldn't though, for my parents could not afford to get me new clothes. But Tabs didn't seem to care, because under my normal clothes, I was just like her.

But now, in seventh grade, in a new Middle School, she doesn't seem to want to be my friend anymore. Yeah, she talks to me, and laughs, and jokes around, like she used to, but I don't think she truly likes me. Tabs doesn't have any of my classes (I'm advanced), except for lunch. She started to hang out with girls that dressed like her, with black clothes and hair streaks. She always seems to talk about them around me. WHen I ask my other friends about why she talks about them so much, they reply with, "Well it was the same way for us, when you became her best friend."

I can't help but wonder if she has simply thrown me out because she has better friends now, more like her. But she never seemed to care before the way I dressed. I am really mixed up.

Sincereley,

Confused Friend

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Dear Confused Friend:

When I was in school I didn't have many friends. There was a girl there named Ginny though, that was always wonderful to me, in spite of the fact that we were so totally different. I was a Ravenclaw; she was a Gryffindor. I was more of a bookworm, where she was a quidditch jock. Her family didn' t have a lot of money, so she couldn't afford the cool clothes I always had to wear. For instance, I know she loved my roaring lion hat, but when I offered to let her wear it, she would always turn me down (out of pride, I'm sure). I tried to show her how to make her own accessories, like butterbeer cork necklaces, but she would say that she didn't have the right style of clothes to pull it off. Poor Ginny!

It seems that everyone changes as they grow older. Some people gravitate towards people more like themselves, and some befriend people that are total opposites. My advice to you would be to pursue your own interests, and enjoy time with your other friends, but still be there for Tabs too. It's not always bad to have friends with different interests; it opens you to a whole new world of possibilities. Just because you move in different circles sometimes now, doesn't mean that those circles can't cross each other's path now and then. I know that Ginny was always fascinated with the things I read to her from the Quibbler when we were in school, and I learned all about what it was like to have a big family from her.

Wishing you fun and long-lasting friendships,

Luna

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September 1, 2005

Dear Luna,

Two of my best friends aren't speaking anymore. They used to be inserperable, but now all they do is argue. It all started over this new boy at our school that they both like. Well, one thing led to another and now they hate each other. It's really not like them to let a guy come between them. I feel like I'm always in the middle. HELP!

Sincerely,
Stuck in the Middle

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Dear Stuck in the Middle:

When I read your letter, I knew immediately what was going on with your friends! I've heard about this strange phenomenon before. You see, every year, late in August the planet Venus (named after the goddess of love) has a bit of a planet-wide earthquake. All this shaking and quaking causes traces of feistigalfite gas to enter space, and sometimes this finds its way to Earth's atmosphere.

From what my father's sources tell me, this gas usually only affects human females, and in rare circumstances, female pit vipers. It causes them to become extremely confrontational with other females regarding a male of the species. Not just any male however, but a male with 11 toes!! This does not hold true in the case of the pit vipers, of course, since they don't have toes. I'm not sure what kind of guy those ladies are fighting over!

To answer your question, don't worry about your friends. They will be on the best of terms again in no time. All it takes is one good lightning storm to zap those nasty little problem-causing gases right out of the air. This will make everything right in your world again, so hang on, a storm is bound to break soon!

Wishing you lots of lightning,

Luna

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Aug 24, 2005

Dear Luna,
I'm at that point in my life where I'm just really lost. I don't know what I'm doing with my life and all my plans for the future just haven't worked out. I'm stuck at a dead-end job and have nothing to look forward to ever. I guess I'm just really bored with life. What should I do?

Sincerely,
Dreadfully Bored

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Dear Dreadfull:

You're never too old to make changes to your life when you feel like you're in a rut. Find a different job. If changing your job isn't an option, take up a new hobby.

When I'm feeling down, I always find chasing down a few sniggerfinkles to be very relaxing. Just remember...DON'T LOOK THEM IN THE EYE WHEN YOU'RE PICKING THEM UP!!! But don't worry if you do, usually your eyes only stay that strange orange color for a few days (10 at the most).

Some would tell you to make new friends, but I think that's too much work. I find it is better to spend quality time by yourself reading a good book or publication. I recommend the Quibbler if you want to REALLY know what's going on in the world around you, and not just what "they" want you to hear.

Wishing you luck in your quest,

Luna