The Role Of Dobby In The Chamber Of Secrets

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Moreover, Dobby can easily be perceived as a nuisance, or even an enemy to Harry Potter. Dobby from the beginning of The Chamber of Secrets, does everything in his power to hinder Harry Potter from going to Hogwarts. For example, Dobby first strives to achieve his goal by stealing Harry’s letters from his friends. Dobby visits Harry in an attempt to prevent him from attending Hogwarts for his second year. Once in Harry’s house he tries to shame Harry by making him believe his friends weren’t writing to him. Harry deduces that Dobby must have played a role in lack of communication with his friends. Forcing the house elf to admit to his crime, Dobby explained, “Dobby has them here, sir”(18). To prevent Harry from holding animosity towards Dobby,