

One of the most heartbreaking aspects of Dobby's death is that the circumstances surrounding it are foreshadowed in his first film. Sirius and Dobby are not linked only because of their killer, but because of the mistreatment they suffered that is never fully redeemed. Also attempting to protect Harry from a group of Death Eaters, Sirius is killed by his cousin, Bellatrix Lestrange, who also kills Dobby. As Harry's godfather and his last ticket out of the Dursley home, Sirius' death in the Order of the Phoenix, is particularly bitter. Despite his moral ambiguity, Sirius works his way into the hearts of many Potterheads in a short amount of time. Coming from a long line of Death Eaters, Sirius is not welcomed back by many, forcing him to remain on the run.

With the twelve years he has spent in Azkaban, they believe him to be even more dangerous. No one seems willing to believe Sirius' tale and still assume him to be the killer. Of course, it is learned that Peter Pettigrew is the true source of Sirius' rage and it is Pettigrew that he seeks.

Because Sirius has been imprisoned for killing twelve muggles (and his betrayal of the Potters), it seems Sirius is on his way to Hogwarts to finish the job.

Sirius is first seen in the Prisoner of Azkaban after he escapes from the wizard prison. Sirius Black, Harry's godfather was also the victim of severe mistreatment throughout the Harry Potter series. Working for the Malfoy family of all families in the wizarding world, Dobby was subject to even worse treatment. Unlike these other wizards, Dobby isn't trained in self-defense, making his bravery a bit more inspiring.Īs a house-elf, Dobby is also the victim of severe mistreatment. In this manner, Cedric may even appear more innocent than Dobby because he only knew he was fighting out of defense, but not the severity of the fight. Cedric wasn't aware of the dreams Harry was having about the graveyard they found themselves ported to, nor did he know that the men he and Harry came into contact with were Peter Pettigrew and Voldemort. Unlike the other characters (like Dobby) who died for Harry, Cedric did so unknowingly. Cedric and Dobby both died like Lily and James, attempting to protect Harry from a Death Eater. One factor that makes both Cedric and Dobby's deaths exceptionally tragic is their innocence.
