Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Here Lies Dobby, A Free Elf



Location filming of the "Shell Cottage" scenes for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows are underway.

Above is a shot of Harry digging *********SPOILER READ THE BOOK ASSHOLE******** Dobby's grave.

I actually teared up writing the title of this post. The section of the book that takes place at Shell Cottage, to me is among the most powerful in the series. While digging Dobby's grave Harry makes a decision that will directly effect not only his life but the lives of all that he loves and cares about.

Horcruxes or Hallows? Harry, for the first time in the series, has no one to turn to, no Dumbledore, no Sirius, no Hagrid to help him with his choice. Horcruxes or Hallows.

I recently finished reading book 7, and this scene was more powerful this time than any time previous. I was never a fan of Dobby and actually found him a bit irritating. Until he sacrificed his free life, to save Harry and his friends.

A Free Elf Indeed.

2 comments:

kate said...

but why the christ is hermione in the scene holding dobby? she's just been tortured within an inch of her life. i hate when directors change a scene that was near perfect on its own...

Terry Gilmore said...

Completely agree. Why do they continue to mess with a good thing.

I will take a wait and see approach.