Dobby's Self-Punishment for Speaking Ill of His Family
July 31, 1992
Pages 14-15
Pages 14-15
Dobby nearly lets slip something negative about his wizard family, causing him to immediately punish himself by banging his head against the window. Harry is alarmed and tries to stop him. Dobby reveals that his family makes him punish himself for any mistakes and that they are cruel to him, but he is bound to serve them for life.
Characters
Dobby Dobby Punishes Himself for Nearly Speaking Ill of His Family
Harry Potter Harry Tries to Help Dobby Despite the Risks of Being Discovered
Hermione Granger Harry Reflects on Hermione’s Academic Excellence While Speaking to Dobby
Ron Weasley Harry Remembers Ron While Trying to Downplay His Own Importance
Tom Riddle (Lord Voldemort) Harry Mentions Voldemort’s Name While Talking to Dobby
Locations
4 Privet Drive The Dursleys’ Home Provides the Setting for Harry’s Conversation With Dobby
Harry's Bedroom (Privit Drive) The Room Where Dobby Reveals His Harsh Reality to Harry
Hogwarts School Harry Briefly Mentions Hogwarts in His Attempt to Comfort Dobby
Connections
Dobby Punishes Himself Dobby Explains His Self-Punishment as a House-Elf’s Duty
House Elf Enslavement Dobby Reveals That He Is Bound to Serve His Wizard Family Forever
The Abuse of House Elves Dobby Describes the Cruelty He Faces From His Family
Beasts
House Elf Dobby Highlights the Challenges of Being a House-Elf in the Wizarding World
Groups
The Dursleys The Dursleys Unknowingly Provide Cover for Dobby’s Secret Visit
The Malfoys Dobby’s Family, the Malfoys, Are Revealed to Mistreat Him Severely
