Chapter 265 We are friends, right
Dobby felt as if there was a burning flame in his chest, so hot and full of power that his thin body couldn't help but tremble.
He wanted to tell everyone loudly that he was free! He is no longer a slave of the Malfoy family!
"Dobby?"
A small voice came from behind.
Dobby turned his head and saw another house elf, Lucy.
She also had injuries on her body, but compared to Dobby's miserable state, she looked much better.
Lucy asked softly: "Are you okay? Does it hurt?"
Dobby's big eyes flashed brightly, and he wanted to share his with Lucy at this moment. joy. But...
The house elf bit his lip, hid the socks back, and said, "I'm fine...I'm going to carry out my master's mission."
After he finished speaking, without waiting for Lucy to answer, he disappeared from the place with a "pop".
The next second, Dobby arrived at the attic of Malfoy Manor. It was dark and narrow, and the corners were filled with clutter.
Dobby sat casually on a dusty box, dug into his ears with his slender fingers, and pulled out a small roll of paper.
He unfolded the paper, took a very thin pencil, and wrote a sentence on it——
[Dobby: Dobby got the socks, Dobby is free ! 】
Not long after, a line of flowing text appeared:
[Vade: Great! Congratulations, Dobby! 】
[Dobby: Thank you for your help, Mr. Gray. I don't know how to thank you...]
Big tears fell on the parchment, and Dobby quickly wiped them away with his hands.
[Vade: I hope you can get the life you want. This is what you can give me - the best reward. 】
At this moment, the cold words seem to have the power to warm people's hearts.
Dobby almost burst into tears.
He covered his mouth hard and huddled on the floor of the attic, sobbing bitterly, looking lonely and sad.
Lucy originally planned to ask Dobby to apply medicine, but across the floor, she heard the muffled crying above. She stood silently for a while, and then quietly returned to the kitchen.
The rest of the house elves were preparing a sumptuous dinner, and someone asked: "Lucy, how is Dobby?"
"He's crying." Lucy said sympathetically.
The other house elves fell silent.
After a while, an older elf said: "Then Dobby may need to stay by himself for a while...don't disturb him until tomorrow morning."
"Okay. ”
……
In fact, Dobby did not allow himself to be immersed in emotions.
The wind of freedom was blowing in his heart, and his tears were not because of sadness, but because of joy and emotion.
But Malfoy Manor was not a suitable place for him to vent his emotions.
After crying for a while, Dobby quickly got up and wiped away his nose and tears, then wiped his hands clean, carefully took out the sock, and then stuffed the remaining box and goggles in the attic. corner.
The instructions from the master...the former master were -
"Put it away! Put it where I can't see it anymore!"
Dobby understood. It is: "(Put the socks) away! Put (the box) somewhere where I can't see it anymore!"
——Of course, even if he doesn't forcefully "translate" it, the one who gets the socks will In an instant, Dobby was free.
Because of his resentment towards his master, resistance to orders and yearning for freedom, the contract rooted in his bloodline has long been as fragile as a spider's thread. As long as the slightest opportunity to break the contract comes, he will They will all break free from their shackles and usher in freedom.
But Dobby did not immediately run to Malfoy to make a declaration of freedom, nor did he show off to other house elves.
On the one hand, in the process of communicating with Vader through the friend account, Dobby has gradually understood some truths.
For example, if he reveals the truth immediately, Malfoy will understand that it was Vader who brought him freedom, which will cause big trouble for those who help him.
For another example, the other house elves in the Malfoy family are different from him. Although they will also suffer from the punishment of their masters, they do not want to leave the Malfoy family. They are still loyal to their masters and will long for freedom. Dobby is considered an alien. ——Wait a moment.
Dobby told himself.
——Be patient for a few more days.
The Malfoy family often holds large and small banquets. As long as he leaves when there are many guests, his former master will only doubt the guests present at the time, but not the Vader who was there many days ago.
Dobby was so excited that he was so smart. He knew that he might still get beaten when he stayed at Malfoy Manor, but being beaten for protecting his benefactor, even the pain would make him feel happy.
——Wait a few more days.
The parchment became slightly warm again.
[Vide: Penniless freedom is not freedom, it is just wandering. I prepared some money and clean clothes for you and left them at Remus' house. Remember to take them with you. 】
Dobby couldn't bear it any longer. He disappeared from the spot with a snap and reappeared in a forest. Then he threw himself on the ground and cried loudly.
......
There was no new reply on the paper, and Wade didn't care.
House elves are inherently emotionally sensitive and easily excited creatures. He guessed that Dobby was probably hiding somewhere and crying at the moment.
Vade did not repay the favor and took the opportunity to propose that Dobby accept his employment.
That is an elf who yearns for freedom, and has been beaten to death for freedom.
If you just left the Malfoy house and entered the Gray house, it would just be jumping from one cage to another.
——Even if the latter one is more spacious and more gorgeous, it is still not what Dobby wants at this moment.
So...
Even if Vader actually hopes that Dobby can be his helper, he will not make such a request now. Even if he knew that Dobby would not only refuse, but would happily agree, he would not do this.
Dobby wants freedom, then give him freedom.
But freedom also comes at a price.
In today's magical world, although everyone wants hard-working, loyal and capable "house elves", it is difficult to accept "free elves".
The magic power of wizards is often not as good as that of elves. Without the protection of a magic contract, the latter may bite back at any time. How can the employer rest assured?
So Dobby is destined to run into obstacles everywhere, but this is also his dream.
Vade hopes that with his own funding, Dobby will be truly happy, at least for the first time.
One day, two days, three days...
It wasn't until the weekend ten days later that Vader met Dobby at Lupin's house.
He had left the Malfoy house, wearing the clothes given to him by Vader and still wrapped in bandages, but he was in good spirits and had not taken any money.
"Dobby will survive on his own strength!"
The elf said happily: "Dobby will go to different places to find a job that can pay me a salary."
Vide smiled helplessly: "Okay... If you need help, you are welcome to come to me at any time. I can also provide you with a job here."
"It's so great! It's so noble. ! Vader Gray not only allowed Dobby to be free, but was also willing to continue to help him!"
Dobby was so excited that tears filled his eyes again. He bent down so deeply that his nose almost touched the ground, Vader! I can’t even count how many times this has happened.
Everyone laughed.
Vade said: "We are friends, right, Dobby?"
"Of course, of course -" Dobby said sobbingly: "—of friends."
About why the Malfoy elf didn’t hide——
Original plot:
1. Dobby said he hears at least five death threats every day - the number may be an exaggeration, but you can't curse an invisible person.
2. After the diary incident, when Malfoy went to confront Dumbledore, he had Dobby (original work) under his arm. During this process, Malfoy did not let Dobby do anything. , but gave Harry the opportunity to liberate his own elf, so why did he take Dobby with him?
I can only think that the rules of the Malfoy family are different from those of other families. They like to let elves often hang around in front of their eyes, and they also bring them with them when they go out to show their wealth?
Also, Kreacher often wanders around the house.
(End of this chapter)