Dobby
Events [11]
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets [B2]
The Worst Birthday [B2-C1]
7-8
Dobby’s Eyes Appear Unexpectedly in the Hedge
After being dismissed by the Dursleys, Harry goes outside and sits on the garden bench, feeling lonely on his birthday. He reflects on how much he misses Hogwarts and his best friends, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, who have not written to him all summer. Harry wonders if they have forgotten him, and he feels disconnected from the magical world.
After being dismissed by the Dursleys, Harry goes outside and sits on the garden bench, feeling lonely on his birthday. He reflects on how much he misses Hogwarts and his best friends, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, who have not written to him all summer. Harry wonders if they have forgotten him, and he feels disconnected from the magical world.
Dobby's Warning [B2-C2]
12-13
Dobby Introduces Himself to Harry as a House-Elf
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.
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.
13-14
Dobby Is Overwhelmed When Harry Treats Him With Kindness
When Harry asks Dobby to sit down, the house-elf is overcome with emotion, as no wizard has ever treated him as an equal before. Dobby bursts into noisy tears, much to Harry's horror, as he tries to calm the elf down. Harry is worried that the Dursleys will hear Dobby's loud wails from downstairs. Dobby eventually composes himself but remains deeply moved by Harry's kindness.
When Harry asks Dobby to sit down, the house-elf is overcome with emotion, as no wizard has ever treated him as an equal before. Dobby bursts into noisy tears, much to Harry's horror, as he tries to calm the elf down. Harry is worried that the Dursleys will hear Dobby's loud wails from downstairs. Dobby eventually composes himself but remains deeply moved by Harry's kindness.
14-15
Dobby Punishes Himself for Nearly Speaking Ill of His Family
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.
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.
15-17
Dobby Warns Harry About Mortal Danger Awaiting Him at Hogwarts
Dobby reveals that he has come to protect Harry and warns him not to return to Hogwarts, as there is a dangerous connection to make terrible things happen at the school. Harry is stunned by the warning and tries to convince Dobby that he must return to Hogwarts, as it is the only place he feels he belongs. Dobby insists that Harry must stay where he is safe.
Dobby reveals that he has come to protect Harry and warns him not to return to Hogwarts, as there is a dangerous connection to make terrible things happen at the school. Harry is stunned by the warning and tries to convince Dobby that he must return to Hogwarts, as it is the only place he feels he belongs. Dobby insists that Harry must stay where he is safe.
17-18
Dobby Is Quickly Hidden in the Closet to Avoid Being Seen by Uncle Vernon
As Dobby continues to cause commotion in Harry's bedroom, Uncle Vernon barges in, furious that the noise has ruined the punchline of his joke to the Masons. Vernon threatens Harry with severe punishment if he causes any more disturbances. After Vernon leaves, Harry lets Dobby out of the closet where he hid the elf, and they continue their conversation.
As Dobby continues to cause commotion in Harry's bedroom, Uncle Vernon barges in, furious that the noise has ruined the punchline of his joke to the Masons. Vernon threatens Harry with severe punishment if he causes any more disturbances. After Vernon leaves, Harry lets Dobby out of the closet where he hid the elf, and they continue their conversation.
18-19
Dobby Reveals That He Has Been Intercepting Harry’s Letters to Stop Him From Returning to Hogwarts
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.
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.
19-20
Dobby Drops Aunt Petunia’s Pudding to Prevent Harry From Returning to Hogwarts
After Harry refuses to promise that he will not return to Hogwarts, Dobby takes drastic action by levitating Petunia Dursley's pudding and dropping it on the floor. The pudding smashes, sending cream and sugar all over the kitchen. Dobby vanishes with a crack, leaving Harry to face the wrath of the Dursleys for ruining their important dinner with the Masons.
After Harry refuses to promise that he will not return to Hogwarts, Dobby takes drastic action by levitating Petunia Dursley's pudding and dropping it on the floor. The pudding smashes, sending cream and sugar all over the kitchen. Dobby vanishes with a crack, leaving Harry to face the wrath of the Dursleys for ruining their important dinner with the Masons.
21-23
Dobby’s Actions Leave Harry Trapped in a Miserable Situation at Privet Drive
Following the owl incident, Uncle Vernon makes good on his threat and locks Harry in his room. He installs bars on the window and adds a cat flap to deliver small amounts of food. Harry is trapped, unable to escape, and spends his days in isolation. Harry wonders whether anyone will come to rescue him or if he will be stuck at Privet Drive forever.
Following the owl incident, Uncle Vernon makes good on his threat and locks Harry in his room. He installs bars on the window and adds a cat flap to deliver small amounts of food. Harry is trapped, unable to escape, and spends his days in isolation. Harry wonders whether anyone will come to rescue him or if he will be stuck at Privet Drive forever.
23-23
Dobby Appears in Harry’s Dream and Insists That Harry Is Safe Where He Is
After falling asleep in despair, Harry dreams of being trapped in a cage at a zoo before waking to see Ron Weasley peering through the bars on his window. Ron’s unexpected appearance offers hope to Harry in his dire situation.
After falling asleep in despair, Harry dreams of being trapped in a cage at a zoo before waking to see Ron Weasley peering through the bars on his window. Ron’s unexpected appearance offers hope to Harry in his dire situation.
The Burrow [B2-C3]
28-30
Harry Tells the Weasleys About Dobby and Draco Malfoy
While flying in the enchanted car, Harry recounts his encounter with Dobby, the house-elf, and the warnings not to return to Hogwarts. The Weasleys speculate that Draco Malfoy might have sent Dobby as part of a plot, considering the Malfoy family’s dark reputation.
While flying in the enchanted car, Harry recounts his encounter with Dobby, the house-elf, and the warnings not to return to Hogwarts. The Weasleys speculate that Draco Malfoy might have sent Dobby as part of a plot, considering the Malfoy family’s dark reputation.
