Theories, no matter how absurd, assuage eager readers' anxiousness while awaiting a book's release. J.K. Rowling recently confirmed the title of her soon to be released novel, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. The first question that may be asked by fans of the Harry Potter series amid this newly title: Who is the Half Blood Prince? Our very dear author, J.K. Rowling, has already ruled out the possibilities of Harry Potter or Lord Voldemort as the Half Blood Prince from her ingeniously crafted website, jkrowling.com. We shall examine other possibilities. Ron Weasley would not suffice, unless J.K. Rowling has been lying to us for a long time about his pure-blood heritage. Hermione Granger is always a possibility, but a looming doubt occurs when gender is a factor. Draco Malfoy would result in too much attention averted from Harry, and Neville would be too obvious of a choice after the ending prophecy in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. There must be someone that provides a happy medium, and when I say, "happy medium," what do I mean? Simply put...Dobby.
Dobby has always been different. Sticking out from the rest of the house elves, as a brick in a wall would not, Dobby has always been an entity that's confused me. Assuming that Dobby's significant appearances formulate a strictly linear equation, Dobby should play a substantial role in Book Six, since he appeared in books two and four (arithmetic sequence set as difference, d, is two). Although, anyone with a decent background in mathematics should know that more than two points on a graph, in this case appearances, are necessary. Moreover, can J.K. really torture us readers by creating a character that we all know to love and hate (blame the "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" movie) and forgetting him? Absolutely not! That would be the same as forgetting to mention Hagrid in the next three books. Although, a simple appearance does not support this theory.
Dobby's unique manner needs further investigating. Why does he love freedom so much? Well, genetics is an enigmatic science, but I doubt that wizards or muggles have an affinity towards enslavement of themselves. Dobby's characteristics are just too interesting to condone. Notice how his rare behavior is received by his fellows:
"Dobby has traveled the country for two whole years, sir, trying to find work!" Dobby squeaked. "But Dobby hasn't found work, sir, because Dobby wants paying now!"
The house-elves all around the kitchen, who had been listening and watching with great interest, all looked away at these words, as though Dobby had said something rude and embarrassing...
The Hogwarts house-elves had no started edging away from Dobby, as though he were carrying something contagious."
(pg. 378, Harry Potter Goblet of Fire, American ed.)
It is not in the way of a house-elf, just as how Norbert could not stay with Hagrid. On the contrary, Dobby also has the deference of a house-elf:
"But you can what you like about the Malfoys now?" Harry asked him, grinning.
A slightly fearful look came into Dobby's immense eyes.
"Dobby - Dobby could," he said doubtfully. He squared his small shoulders. "Dobby could tell Harry Potter that his old masters - were - bad Dark wizards!"
Dobby stood for a moment, quivering all over, horror-struck by his own daring - then he rushed over to the nearest table and began banging his head on it very hard, squealing, "Bad Dobby! Bad Dobby!"
(pg. 380-381, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, American ed.)
So, Dobby has qualities both of a wizard person and a house-elf; thus, he could very well be half-blood. It could easily happen, since Hermione Granger was born to muggle parents. If things can occur like that, by all means, Dobby could be half-blood, too.
Princes Charles, William, and Harry enjoy the comforts of Buckingham Palace, as well with David Beckham in Beckingham Palace. Dobby, on the other hand, is yet to find these comforts. In the sixth book, perhaps Dobby takes claim to what is rightfully his, very much analogous to Aragorn from The Lord of the Rings. Uniting the house-elves in the alliance against Lord Voldemort, they may prove a great asset in ways that Harry Potter aficionados cannot imagine, that is: until Ms. Rowling reveals them.
The beginning of The Second War calls upon many able alliances if there is to be any chance of victory.
Mock my zeal if you wish; consider my enthusiasm and me ridiculous, but I shall not waver one bit from my views. |
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| billy-no-mates |
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| 2006.04.17 |
Good review, although a little unlikely. Have you read the 6 book yet? If n...
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| emily |
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| 2005.10.05 |
i thought the exact same thing before the book came out, except i thought h...
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| jen |
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| 2005.10.04 |
i'm sorry, but somehow i don't think Dobby will be the half-blood prince. i...
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| Jemma |
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| 2005.07.12 |
I don't know if I agree with you or not, but let no one say that the house ...
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| Za |
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| 2005.07.10 |
Sorry - nicely thought out but a little farfetched. Dobby and the house elv...
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| socializt |
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| 2005.07.06 |
Dobby is the Jar Jar Binks of the Potter series. His past and the story of ...
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| Becca |
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| 2005.06.26 |
I came up with this theory about a week ago, and my freind promised to buy ...
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| Danie |
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| 2005.05.28 |
well, as a book i just read said" i dont like to rule things out just becau...
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| Taylor |
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| 2005.05.16 |
i think that thats a little far fetched but you never know JK is always mak...
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| Ashli |
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| 2005.05.10 |
I agree with everybody's point of view. There might be a possiblity that Do...
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| Mandi |
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| 2005.03.31 |
This was an excellent theory!!! I absolutely loved your article and think i...
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| Shane |
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| 2005.03.05 |
I absolutely loved your editorial; I too have a theory on everyone’s favour...
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| SnowLeopard |
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| 2004.12.28 |
First off, as HermyOwnPuckle said, you write well. Second, um...is this a j...
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| HermyOwnPuckle |
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| 2004.12.09 |
This theory is absurd. It makes absolutely no sense. However, you write nic...
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