Dobby Confesses to Stopping Harry's Letters
July 31, 1992
Pages 18-19
Pages 18-19
Dobby reveals that he has been intercepting Harry's letters from his friends, hoping that Harry would think they had forgotten him and choose not to return to Hogwarts. Dobby produces the letters, showing Harry that Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, and Rubeus Hagrid had all written to him over the summer. Harry is furious and tries to grab the letters, but Dobby insists that Harry must promise not to return to school.
Characters
Dobby Dobby Reveals That He Has Been Intercepting Harry’s Letters to Stop Him From Returning to Hogwarts
Harry Potter Harry Confronts Dobby After Learning His Friends’ Letters Were Hidden From Him
Locations
4 Privet Drive The Dursleys’ Home Remains the Setting for Harry and Dobby’s Tense Exchange
Harry's Bedroom (Privit Drive) The Room Where Dobby Produces the Hidden Letters From Harry’s Friends
Hogwarts School Hogwarts Is Mentioned as the Place Dobby Believes Harry Should Avoid for His Safety
Connections
Dobby Tries to Save Harry Dobby’s Attempt to Prevent Harry From Returning to Hogwarts Is Revealed
Beasts
House Elf Dobby’s Actions Highlight the Devotion and Restrictions of a House-Elf’s Life
