Dobby was the Malfoy's House-elf, forced to work for the family until he was set free. Harry eventually helps Dobby become a free elf, and the House-elf is, in turn, forever grateful for Harry's help.

That’s right: turns out Dobby the house-elf is actually a touch point for some serious legal and ethical issues. “All of us agree that slavery is as bad as it gets.

The issues with the representations of both marginalized races, goblins and house-elves, have been pointed out by fans and critics alike. The former has been seen as containing anti-Semitic tropes.

Secret police, slavery and mass indoctrination of children – Harry Potter’s wizarding world is a greatest hits of repressive regimes, says Sam Fowles Here’s a fun Christmas party game: name ...

Kreacher, a house-elf, is essentially Harry's personal slave. In the Wizarding World, house-elves are imprisoned and forced to do manual labor despite the fact that wizards could easily accomplish ...

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