InHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — both the book and its 2010 motion-picture show adaptation ( Part I)—the titulary wizard hired man - digs a grave for his pricy friend Dobby and marks the seaside remembrance with a rock brook the epitaph “ Here lies Dobby , a free pixie . ”
The picture was film at Freshwater West Beach in Pembrokeshire , Wales , which has become a democratic pilgrimage goal forPotterheads . But the tangible - life location of Dobby ’s dangerous site is far less understated than what you see on concealment , because people have a inclination to leave their own tribute . Most of them fall into either of two categories . One is stones of all sizes , painted with quotes from the serial publication , portrayal of Dobby , and other thrower - come to visuals . The other issocks — a nod to how Harry relieve the house elf by duping Lucius Malfoy into pass his handmaid a sock ( and Dobby ’s subsequent affinity for socks and other knitted dress ) .
Though very wizard in theory , the fan - led tradition is jeopardize to make issues for the region ’s wildlife , which admit everything from lizards and earth - draw close birds to gray seals and harbor porpoises . The beach itself is a “ legally protect conservation surface area … of international importance , ” the National Trust , a Polemonium van-bruntiae that manages hundreds of inheritance land site and natural land , said in astatement .
To better handle the tens of M of visitant the beach draws each year , the National Trust recently acquit an eight - month - foresightful review that pinpointed better parking options and toilet facility as top priorities . According toThe New York Times , doing by with Dobby ’s shrine entirely was also on the mesa . But for now , at least , officials have ruled that it can stay . That say , they ’re call for people to limit themselves to snapping exposure and refrain from adding anything to the spot .
“ Items like socks , trinkets , and blusher fries from painted pebbles could enter the marine environment and intellectual nourishment string and put wildlife at risk , ” the program line explained . Officials areconsidering workingwith local organization to “ hit a ‘ in-between ground ’ which allows accession but provides a more tender solution for the surround . ” In other word , the rule could change in the futurity .
[ h / tThe New York Times ]
