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Route for Dobby the Elf's Grave Cable Modified

Harry Potter fans' protests have led to a change in the route of the Greenlink cable.

11 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The electric operator has announced that the new route for the Greenlink cable, which connects Wales to Ireland, will avoid the burial site of Dobby the Elf. This decision comes in response to protests from Harry Potter fans concerned about respecting the gravesite.

Originally, the cable was set to pass underneath Dobby's 'grave', but objections have prompted a reconsideration. The new route will now run near the ancient site without altering its structure.

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