Ah, Luna Lovegood is a fun character to read about (:
~Rae

loved it. (:

So true. Very good. Thanks!

AWW so sweet! Loved it please write more!!

Aww...^_^

I just wanted to say that I've been reading a bunch of your fics, and I like them all. You have a real way with words, with saying things concisely and getting real feeling across. Thanks for posting and letting me read.

A very good insight in the mind of Luna. How can an independent spirit like that deal with such a "nerve-wracking investment" as friends? And the little outbirst in the end was just sweet.

Luna unsettled. Who'd have thought it would be the simplest of things?

I love Luna stories- she reminds me a bit of myself, but way braver than I am in real life. This was cool, the way Ginny knew exactly what Luna was talking about. Great story.

loved it

luna is my new favourite character in the hp-books

i think you captured her perfectly(in your other stories as well)

Oh, I loved this. It reminded me a little of the way I'm portraying Luna in my WiP, 'A Lack of Imagination'(that isn't meant to be in any way a self-plug; I was simply surprised that you'd had similar thoughts on Luna, especially as so many writers seem to believe that she could just slot easily into a circle of friends.) I disagree with gypsyfp - I think that your portrayal of Luna is extremely realistic; she has a need to fit in as well as a need to stand out and you balanced it very well. I loved the way she reacted when she thought that she might have offended Ginny; the reaction is complete Luna, but I identified strongly with her emotions. 'It was horrid and exciting and unexpectedly annoying' - just sums up attempting to fit into an established friendship group. The only criticism I would make is that the last line felt a little contrived - the Nike reference came out of nowhere, and felt a little jarring. I do feel endings to one-shots are very important (which is why I'm constantly nitpicking them!), but still, it is only a small detail.

This was so amazing! Having never been very popular and then being put in a situation where I garnered a lot of attention I can tell you that what Luna describes is EXACTLY how it is! It gave me goosebumps. Anyway, I really enjoyed this.

Oh, this was so very very nice ... very satisfying. Thank you.

(Michelle31 posted you on the Rec Exchange)
I don't know. I find fics that assume to know what Luna is thinking kind of false. It takes a brave person to actually write about what goes on in Luna's mind. Personally, I wouldn't have gone this way. The whole idea of Luna being insecure about having friends fits to a point, but I wouldn't characterize her as being this self aware. I see your Luna as more of a teenage girl and less a dotty faerie. I just don't think she would preoccupy herself with this line of thinking. However, that doesn't mean I didn't like your one shot, which was very short, by the way. Feel free to expand on this idea anytime. You should read the schnoogle fic, HP and the Year of Rebellion. It features Luna in a supporting role that is very true to form, and it might show you where I'm coming from. Write more Ginny & Luna fics!
kittie

>>Worst of all, she was popular.

He!

And unexpectantly poignant ending to it all as well. Poor Luna-- even when things are going well, you fear for her.