Harry Potter The Rogue Bludger Book 2 - Chapter 10 Part 3

Harry Potter The Rogue Bludger Book 2 - Chapter 10 Part 3

Dobby smiled weakly. “Dobby is used to death threats, sir. Dobby gets them five times a day at home.” He blew his nose on a corner of the filthy pillowcase he wore, looking so pathetic that Harry felt his anger ebb away in spite of himself. “Why d’you wear that thing, Dobby?” he asked curiously. “This, sir?” said Dobby, plucking at the pillowcase. “ ’Tis a mark of the house-elf’s enslavement, sir. Dobby can only be freed if his masters present him with clothes, sir. The family is careful not to pass Dobby even a sock, sir, for then he would be free to leave their house forever.” Dobby mopped his bulging eyes and said suddenly, “Harry Potter  must  go home! Dobby thought his Bludger would be enough to make —” “ Your  Bludger?” said Harry, anger rising once more. “What d’you mean,  your  Bludger?  You  made that Bludger try and kill me?” “Not kill you, sir, never kill you!” said Dobby, shocked. “Dobby wants to save Harry Potter’s life! Better sent home, grievously injured, than remain here, sir! Dobby…