HBO: How do you approach your scenes?

Bella Ramsey: I read through the whole scene first, not necessarily focusing on my lines, but on the scene as a whole. I think it's important to have an understanding for it before I start approaching actually learning my lines.

HBO: Did you realize how important your character was going to be?

Bella Ramsey: It took me a while to realize it. I actually woke up one morning and the first thing I thought was, “Wow, I really am integral to the storyline.”

HBO: What was it like playing such a fierce character? Was that easy for you?

Bella Ramsey: It was good, really good, being fierce. It all kind of comes naturally when I become Lyanna because it's in her nature; it's just who she is. I loved the script for Episode 10 ["The Winds of Winter"] – how she doesn't care that she is the youngest person in the room, and proceeds to shame the three leaders.

HBO: Why do you think Ser Davos changed Lyanna’s mind about helping the Starks?

Bella Ramsey: I think Lyanna realized she was named after a Stark, and her house should be supporting them. Davos spoke to her as a leader of a house, rather than a child, which she was grateful for. He empathized with her, without babying her, which she respected. I think that influenced her decision.

HBO: Did they tell you about the character you are named after?

Bella Ramsey: Not really. I knew that Lyanna was named after her, but that's all I needed to know, I think. Lyanna Mormont is very much her own person.

HBO: What inspires Lyanna to declare Jon Snow her king? Why does she believe in him?

Bella Ramsey: She wants to get the other houses to follow him. She believes that Stark blood runs through his veins … and she believes he is the only one that can make a difference.

HBO: How do you imagine life on Bear Island?

Bella Ramsey: I think it's pretty calm and relaxed, no stress, no rush. I think the food would be good and Lyanna would probably love the waterfall. It would be serene and peaceful. I'd like to live there!

HBO: Which scene was your favorite to shoot?

Bella Ramsey: I loved them all, as it was my first experience of filming. I loved Episode 10, but the room we were filming in was like an overheated sauna, so probably Episode 7 ["The Broken Man"]. Although, I also loved riding Iggy the horse, too.

HBO: What do you think of the costumes?

Bella Ramsey: They're amazing; I would wear Lyanna's costume every day. The bear around her neck just made it. I called him Boris.

THINK FAST

HBO: What animal would be on your house banner?

Bella Ramsey: A tiger, or an elephant, or a monkey. Actually, a lion! I hate decisions!

HBO: If you could pick an area from Westeros to live in, would it be the North?

Bella Ramsey: Yes, definitely.

HBO: Would you rather have a pet dragon or direwolf?

Bella Ramsey: Dragon, by a mile.

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