The story revolves around Dobby, a house-elf in the Harry Potter series. Born into enslavement to the Malfoy family, Dobby is a loyal and honest character who is deeply devoted to Harry Potter. Despite being bound to serve the Malfoys, Dobby disobeys his masters to protect Harry from harm, particularly when he learns of Lucius Malfoy's plans to reopen the Chamber of Secrets.
Throughout the series, Dobby's love and loyalty for Harry lead him to make sacrifices, including risking his own life to save Harry. Eventually, Dobby is freed from his servitude when Harry tricks Lucius into giving Dobby a piece of clothing, a sock.
After gaining his freedom, Dobby works in the kitchens at Hogwarts, where he continues to show his devotion to Harry. Dobby also helps Harry in various ways, including providing him with Gillyweed to breathe underwater during the Triwizard Tournament and warning him of impending dangers.
Ultimately, Dobby's love and loyalty for Harry lead to his own demise. While trying to save Harry and his friends from the clutches of Bellatrix Lestrange at Malfoy Manor, Dobby is fatally wounded by a knife thrown by Bellatrix. Harry buries Dobby in a traditional Muggle grave, honoring his friend with a headstone that reads "Here lies Dobby, a free elf."
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Dobby was a house-elf who was born into enslavement to the Malfoy family.
2. House-elves are magical creatures bound to serve one family for life.
3. Dobby was a rare elf who did not enjoy having a master.
4. Dobby was mistreated by the Malfoys, who threatened his life daily.
5. Dobby overheard Lucius's plans to reopen the Chamber of Secrets and was worried for Harry's safety.
6. Dobby tried to stop Harry from going to Hogwarts by intercepting his mail and warning him about the plot.
7. Dobby was punished by the Malfoys for his actions.
8. Dobby eventually became free after being given clothes by Harry.
9. Dobby started looking for work that paid, which was unheard of for house-elves.
10. Dobby was hired by Albus Dumbledore to work in the kitchens at Hogwarts.
11. Dobby asked for one gallion a week and one day a month off.
12. Dobby helped Harry with his Triwizard Tournament task by providing him with gillyweed.
13. Dobby was a member of Dumbledore's Army and helped the group by allowing them to meet in the Room of Requirement.
14. Dobby was tasked by Harry to spy on Draco Malfoy.
15. Dobby was captured by the Malfoys and brought to Malfoy Manor.
16. Dobby was sent by Aberforth to rescue Harry, Ron, and Hermione from Malfoy Manor.
17. Dobby was able to operate and Disapparate in and out of the cell where the trio was being held.
18. Dobby helped the trio escape by dropping a chandelier and distracting Bellatrix.
19. Dobby was fatally wounded by a knife thrown by Bellatrix.
20. Dobby died in Harry's arms, and Harry buried him in the cottage garden.
21. Harry carved a stone with the inscription "Here lies Dobby, a free elf" on Dobby's grave.