Harry Potter fans revolt over power cable route near Dobby fictional grave
Dobby, a fictional elf adored by fans for his loyalty, bravery and touching pursuit of freedom, died in Harry's arms during Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
Fans of the Harry Potter series took issue with the planned route of a £430 million ($809 million) power line known as Greenlink, which was set to cross the grave of the fictional house-elf Dobby. Dobby, known for his loyalty and bravery, died during Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows after being stabbed with a knife by Bellatrix Lestrange.
The National Trust, an organization dedicated to preserving historic and cultural sites, previously asked fans to refrain from placing socks and other painted items at Dobby's grave due to the risk to marine life. Despite being a purely fictional character, the death of Dobby sparked a strong reaction from fans, leading to a public outcry.
The project's manager, Simon Ludlam, revealed on the Energy Revolution podcast that the cable was rerouted away from Dobby's grave to avoid causing any disturbance. James O’Reilly, the chief executive of Greenlink, confirmed to The Guardian that while the cable runs close to real Bronze Age remains, efforts were made to avoid disturbing Dobby's grave.
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