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Thus, each sock left behind is a fan’s wish for Dobby’s eternal freedom. The guidelines on house-elf welfare were a set of regulations passed by the British Ministry of Magic regarding the treatment of house-elves. Despite their existence at the time, these guidelines were not enforced by the Ministry of Magic by 1996,[7] and therefore many wizarding households such as the Malfoys and the Blacks mistreated their elves.
Hermione Granger
After failing to find a job during Harry's third year at Hogwarts, Dobby came to work at the kitchens of Hogwarts along with many other house elves, including Barty Crouch Sr.'s fired elf, Winky. Dobby's only conditions was to be allowed to wear clothes, much to the disgust of the other elves, who considered him an insane and deranged outsider for his independent behavior. Over the course of his employment at Hogwarts, Dobby became close friends with Aberforth Dumbledore and spent much time at Aberforth's home in Hogsmeade. Aberforth seemed to have a close attachment to Dobby, since he felt very sorry when he learned he died. At Christmas, Hermione always made clothes as gifts for all hard-working house elves at Hogwarts and she thought everyone loved them. In reality, Dobby confided to Harry that the he took all those gifts himself, as no elf dares to accept clothes, which are an insult for them and the symbol of unemployment.
Discovered in Book 4, Chapter 28, The Madness of Mr Crouch
Kreacher insulted Harry and stated that Draco would be a better master. From the moment Dobby entered our lives by landing a sugared violets pudding onto the Dursleys’ house guest, he has had a special place in our hearts. Dobby (June 28, unknown year - March 1998) is a recurring character in the Harry Potter series. His peculiar yet endearing nature, coupled with his undying loyalty, has endeared him to millions around the globe. The annual influx isn’t composed of typical beachgoers but of individuals honoring a symbol of freedom and sacrifice. Harnessing his magical prowess, Dobby lays hold of our harried heroes and prepares to teleport them to sanctuary—a tranquil spot known as Shell Cottage, inhabited by Bill Weasley, Ron’s older brother.
friendship lessons we learned from Dobby the house-elf
He considered himself to be a good house-elf, though other house-elves seemed to find his desires and proclamations of being a free house-elf to be shameful. When he went to work at Hogwarts he refused Dumbledore's original offer of ten Galleons a week and weekends off, opting instead for one Galleon a week and one day off per month. He explained to Harry, Ron, and Hermione that he liked freedom very much, but he liked work better.
For example, despite his loathing for Sirius Black, Kreacher could not disobey his direct orders. However, when Sirius yelled at him to "get out", which he meant to get out of the kitchen, Kreacher was able to interpret the command in a way that enabled him to leave number 12 Grimmauld Place and go to Sirius' cousins, Narcissa Malfoy and Bellatrix Lestrange. Harry Potter once remarked that house-elves were better at performing advanced magic than wizards,[6] which was testament to the impressive strength of their magical power.
Hogwarts servants
Dear Dumbledore: Hermione's Demands for Elf Rights - MuggleNet
Dear Dumbledore: Hermione's Demands for Elf Rights.
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Using magic on a wizard a whole lot taller than you must have been terrifying, yet Dobby did everything in his power to stop Malfoy from harming Harry. The moment Dobby overheard (faux) Mad-Eye Moody talking about the properties of Gillyweed, he sped off to steal Snape's stocks so Harry wouldn’t fail in his second Triwizard Tournament task, even though getting caught would probably have got him sacked. Dobby is responsible for Harry's lack of letters over the summer; he has been intercepting them in an attempt to discourage Harry from returning to school.
Dobby’s methods of keeping Harry out of Hogwarts in Chamber of Secrets maybe weren’t such a good idea (see the aforementioned cake-dropping) but he had great intentions. Dobby then came to work at Hogwarts, where he actually received payment for his labors (GF21) and was much more successful at helping and protecting Harry. Dobby was particularly fond of socks and has begun using his earnings to buy yarn and knit them himself (GF23). Dobby proved a stalwart and devoted assistant to Harry over the next years. He found Gillyweed for Harry for the Second Task (GF26), he revealed the location of the Room of Requirement (OP18), and he helped Kreacher spy on Draco Malfoy.
Later at Hogwarts, he wore a mismatched variety of jumpers, shorts, and socks. They were often underestimated however because of their small stature. Their loyalty also prevented them from using magic against their masters until they were free. This amounted to their reputation as push overs and leading lives of abuse. It’s heartbreaking to think of how truly scared poor Dobby must have been to be back at Malfoy Manor.
When we discovered where all Hermione’s hats went…
Their abilities remained even after they were freed from their masters.[4] More than just a mere housekeeper, a house-elf was a ruthless protector of those to whom they gave their allegiance. Dobby (28 June (year unknown) – March 1998) was a male house-elf who served the Malfoy family. In 1992, he disobeyed his masters and tried to warn Harry Potter of the plot to have the Chamber of Secrets reopened.
His unwavering devotion led to Dobby’s heartbreaking death, but to the end he was a loyal friend through and through. 1) A dobby is a part of a loom that allows geometric textures to be woven into piece of fabric. Can also refer to the fabric itself.2) 'Dobby" is also used in parts of Yorkshire and Lancashire to mean a Brownie (a benevolent goblin or elf). His last great service to Harry came in March of 1998 when he was sent by Aberforth Dumbledore to the Malfoy manor.
He’s not your run-of-the-mill elf; he’s a boundary-pushing, mold-breaking free spirit within a community often resigned to their fates. Rowling’s magical universe, the role and moral implications surrounding house-elves are anything but simple. They argue that the films strip Dobby of his complexities, reducing him to a simplified character who shows up mainly to make a heroic exit and save the Boy Who Lived.
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