Dobby Introduces Himself to Harry Potter
July 31, 1992
Pages 12-13
Pages 12-13
Harry is startled to find a strange creature sitting on his bed, which turns out to be Dobby the house-elf. Dobby introduces himself and expresses his admiration for Harry Potter. Harry is nervous and confused about the situation, especially since Dobby's arrival coincides with the Masons' visit downstairs. Dobby explains that he has come to warn Harry, but struggles to reveal the purpose of his visit.
Characters
Dobby Dobby Introduces Himself to Harry as a House-Elf
Dudley Dursley Dudley Offers to Take the Masons’ Coats as Part of the Dinner Preparations
Harry Potter Harry Nervously Meets Dobby in His Bedroom
Hedwig Hedwig Sleeps Peacefully in Her Cage During the Encounter
Mr. Mason Mr. Mason Is Present at the Dursleys’ Dinner Party
Mrs. Mason Mrs. Mason Is Present at the Dursleys’ Dinner Party
Petunia Dursley Aunt Petunia’s Laugh Is Heard from the Living Room
Locations
4 Privet Drive The Setting of the Dursleys’ Home and Harry’s Room
Harry's Bedroom (Privit Drive) The Location Where Harry First Meets Dobby
Connections
Dobby's Secretive Warnings Dobby Struggles to Reveal Why He Has Come to See Harry
Beasts
House Elf Dobby Is Identified as a House-Elf by Himself
Owls Hedwig Represents Harry’s Connection to the Wizarding World
Groups
The Dursleys The Family Hosting the Masons for Dinner
The Masons The Guests Attending Dinner at the Dursleys’
