33+ Best Dobby Quotes From Our Favorite House Elf
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Dobby is a supporting protagonist in the 'Harry Potter' series, making his first appearance as a significant protagonist in the second book, 'Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets'.
Dobby was a tremendous and loyal house elf. Dobby’s final words before dying in Harry’s arms are, “such a beautiful place, to be with friends. Dobby is happy to be with his friend, Harry Potter.”
Another important quote from Dobby is: '"Got a sock,” said Dobby in disbelief. “Master threw it, and Dobby caught it, and Dobby -- Dobby is free.” Lucius Malfoy stands there frozen, staring at the Elf, then he lunges at Harry.’
Here are some of the best Dobby quotes that you will enjoy reading.
Dobby, the House Elf, is one character from 'Harry Potter' that people love watching on the big screen. Dobby is a free elf who comes to save Harry Potter and his friends.
Dobby the house elf quotes made everyone fall in love with the character.
Harry Potter and its various books and movies have gained a lot of popularity over the years and have a huge fan base among all age groups. Different actors and actresses portray very well the different characters in the movie, with Toby Jones lending his voice to the role of Dobby.
Dobby was not only a brave and loyal house-elf, but he was always willing to put himself in fearsome situations when he knew it to be the right thing to do. Here are some of the best Dobby the elf quotes, plus you'll find what Dobby says to Belatrix, and what he says when he gets his sock back!
If you like this article, check out these Dumbledore quotes and short Harry Potter quotes for that magical feeling.
Best Dobby Quotes From Harry Potter
Dobby was always loyal to the few friends he had and always ran to their rescue no matter the situation. To Bellatrix, Dobby says he "never meant to kill... only to injure." Here are some of the best Harry Potter Dobby quotes along with some interesting quotes about Dobby.
1. “Dobby is always having to punish himself for something, sir. They let Dobby get on with it, sir. Sometimes they remind me to do extra punishments …”
- Dobby, 'Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets'.
2. “Dobby is used to death threats, sir. Dobby gets them five times a day at home.”
- Dobby, 'Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets'.
3. “Dobby likes Professor Dumbledore very much, sir, and is proud to keep his secrets and our silence for him.”
- Dobby, ‘Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire’.
4. “Dobby hears things, sir, he is a house-elf, he goes all over the castle as he lights the fires and mops the floors.”
- Dobby, ‘Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire’.
5. “Dobby is a free house-elf and he can obey anyone he likes and Dobby will do whatever Harry Potter wants him to do!”
- Dobby, 'Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets'.
6. “Such a beautiful place this is, to be with friends, Dobby feels joy for being with his friends, Harry Potter.”
- Dobby, 'Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows'.
7. “Harry Potter must hurry… They has his weezy…weezy who is giving Dobby this.”
- Dobby, ‘Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire’.
8. “Dobby is very sorry, Dobby had to iron his hands.”
- Dobby, 'Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets'.
9. “And if Dobby does it wrong, Dobby will throw himself off the top most tower!”
- Dobby, ‘Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince’.
10. “Socks are Dobby’s favorite, favorite clothes, sir!”
- Dobby, 'Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets'.
11. “Master has given Dobby a sock. Master has presented Dobby with clothes. Dobby is free!”
- Dobby, 'Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets'.
12. “Dobby has heard of your greatness, sir, but of your goodness, Dobby never knew.”
- Dobby, 'Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets'.
13. “Dobby never meant to kill. Dobby only meant to maim, or seriously injure.”
- Dobby, 'Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets'.
14. “Dobby has come to protect, even if he does have to shut his ears in the oven door.”
- Dobby, 'Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets'.
15. “Dobby was never asked to sit down by a wizard, like an equal.”
- Dobby, 'Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets'.
16. “You shall not harm Harry Potter! You shall go now! You shall not touch Harry Potter. You shall go now!”
- Dobby, 'Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets'.
17. “Professor Dumbledore said we are free to call him a barmy old codger if we like, sir!”
- Dobby, ‘Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire’.
18. “Dobby has no master. Dobby is a free elf.”
- Dobby, 'Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets'.
19. “Harry Potter must not go back to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry this year!”
- Dobby, 'Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets'.
20. “Dobby knows the perfect place, sir! Dobby heard tell of it from the other house-elves when he came to Hogwarts, sir. It is known by us as the Come and Go Room, sir, or else as the Room of Requirement!”
- Dobby, 'Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix'.
21. “Dobby will have to punish himself most grievously for coming to see you, sir.”
- Dobby, 'Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets'.
22. “Dobby is only wanting to wish Harry Potter ‘Merry Christmas’ and bring him a present, sir! Harry Potter did say Dobby could come and see him sometimes, sir!”
- Dobby, ‘Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire’.
23. “Dobby knew Harry had not found the right book, so Dobby did it for him!”
- Dobby, ‘Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire’.
24. “Dobby now handed Harry a small package, which turned out to be – socks. “Dobby is making them himself, sir!” the Elf said happily. “He is buying the wool out of his wages, sir!”
- Dobby, ‘Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire’.
25. “Harry Potter should have listened to Dobby. Harry Potter should have gone back home when he missed the train.”
- Dobby, ‘Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire’.
Famous Quotes From Dobby
When people talk about loyalty, they refer to Dobby, as he was always loyal to his friends and did everything to save them. Here are some of the famous Dobby 'Harry Potter' quotes that will surely entertain you.
26. “Can Dobby give Harry Potter his present?”
- Dobby, ‘Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire’.
27. “Harry Potter must go home! Dobby thought that his bludger was enough to make Harry Potter see!”
- Dobby, 'Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets'.
28. “No! Not to kill you, sir. Never kill you.”
- Dobby, 'Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets'.
29. “The wizard family that Dobby serves, sir. Dobby is bound to serve one family forever…if they ever knew Dobby was here! Oooo! But Dobby had to come. Dobby must tell Harry Potter. To warn him…”
- Dobby, ‘Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire’.
30. “Dobby has come to tell you. It is difficult sir. Dobby wonders where to begin?”
- Dobby, 'Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets'.
31. “Terrible things are about to happen at Hogwarts. Harry Potter must not stay here now that history is to repeat itself.”
- Dobby, 'Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets'.
32. “I shouldn’t have said that. Bad Dobby! Bad!”
- Dobby, 'Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets'.
33. “Dobby cannot say, sir. Dobby only wants Harry Potter to be safe.”
- Dobby, 'Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets'.
Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly quotes for everyone to enjoy! If you liked our suggestions for Dobby quotes, then why not take a look at funny Harry Potter quotes, or Harry Potter love quotes.
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