People might argue, but in J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World, House-elves are just way cooler and better than the witches and wizards. They don’t need those fancy sticks or school education to cast powerful magic. Take Dobby for example, that cute little sock-loving, selfless powerhouse with zero fear and infinite magic just saved Harry’s a*s like a million times.
And if Dobby had been in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows more, he might have caused some more of those chandelier-dropping problems, this time, for Voldemort. Believe it or not, Dobby isn’t just a free elf—he’s the unsung hero of the Wizarding World. So today, let’s take a look at what exactly made him the true magical MVP of Harry Potter.
1. Apparition
While wizards often took years to learn how to apparate, and even then, half of them would end up splinching themselves (looking at you, Ron), Dobby needed no training. He could just pop in and out of anywhere like it’s no big deal. Not only could he teleport across long distances, but he could also apparate in and out of Hogwarts.
Most importantly, even when Dobby was a slave to the Malfoy family, his teleportation skills weren’t gone. Unlike witches and wizards, who had limitations in the muggle world and couldn’t apparate without their wands, Dobby was just in his expert mode, whenever Harry Potter needed his help.
Remember how he saved Harry and his friends from Malfoy Manor by apparating them to safety? Well, it seems that Dobby’s powers weren’t limited to himself, he could help others teleport with him as well. So, no broomsticks, no Floo Powder, no Portkeys, just pure, effortless, House-elf magic was all that he needed.
2. Wandless Magic
Moving on to the magic sticks we all wanted in our childhood. While in the Wizarding World, losing one’s wand basically meant game over for wizards, Dobby never needed that nonsense. His magic was too powerful to require some wand or verbal incantation. So, all he needed was a Thanos-level snap.
Take for example, when he levitated the cake at the Dursleys’ with a snap and then vanished from the spot with another snap, leaving the blame on Harry. Not to mention the time when he repelled Lucius Malfoy, a powerful wizard, without the use of a wand. So it seems that Dobby needed no spell incantations or wand-waving—he just needed to snap.
Can you believe, Dobby could levitate objects, heal wounds, and even break enchantments without needing a single Hogwarts lesson? More than anything, that little creature fought Bellatrix at the Malfoy Manor and died like a hero, serving his true friend, Harry Potter.
3. Loyalty and Protection
This brings us to Dobby’s true power—his loyalty towards his friends, and his desire to protect them. If there’s anything stronger than his magical power, then it’s his admiration for Harry, leading to his devotion—so much so that he even risked his life for them. From warning Harry about the dangers of Hogwarts to physically saving him from life-threatening situations, Dobby was always there.
He not only proved his loyalty to Harry but also stood against injustice while refusing to let powerful wizards like the Malfoys mistreat others. Even in his final moments, Dobby used his last breath to save his friends. Despite losing his life to Bellatrix’s dagger, his magic didn’t falter and he safely brought Harry and the others to land.
Forget the prophecy—Dobby was the real chosen one, and he didn’t need a lightning bolt scar to prove it.
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