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Harry Potter fans prevent cable installation by Dobby's 'grave'

Fans of Harry Potter have successfully rerouted the installation of an electrical cable between Ireland and the UK to protect the memorial for Dobby the house-elf.

Harry Potter fans prevent cable installation by Dobby's 'grave'
Photo: Suzelfe · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Fans of the Harry Potter series have successfully rerouted the installation of an electrical cable between Ireland and the United Kingdom. The reason for this is that the original route would have cut through the memorial for Dobby, the famous house-elf from J.K. Rowling's books.

According to reports from the BBC, hundreds of millions of pounds were involved in the project. Fans feared that the installation of the cable would disturb the memorial for Dobby on a Welsh beach.

The British broadcaster reports that the energy company responsible for the project was pressured by fans, who reached out in large numbers to express their concerns. This eventually led to the decision to change the cable route.

Harry Potter fans prevent cable installation by Dobby's 'grave'
Illustrative photoPhoto: Petar Milošević · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

The memorial for Dobby is a popular attraction for fans of the series and is located on an image of a beach in Wales. Fans are very attached to the site, which is a tribute to the fictional character.

In response to the situation, some fans indicated that the decision to reroute the cable was a valuable victory for the fan community.

Reactions on social media are mixed, with some users praising the dedication of the fans while others question why so much attention is given to a fictional character. Critics find it hard to understand how a fictional place can have such an impact on a large infrastructure project.