The Abuse of House Elves
Events [3]
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets [B2]
Dobby's Warning [B2-C2]
13-14
Dobby Reveals the Harsh Treatment He Has Faced in His Life
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 Describes the Cruelty He Faces From 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.
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.
