Summary

• Dobby's quotes offer comedic relief from dark storylines, showcasing his pure soul & loyalty to Harry.
• From socks to friendship, Dobby's memorable quotes evoke laughter and tears from fans.
• Dobby's final words in Deathly Hallows affirm his happiness with Harry, a touching moment in the franchise.

The best Dobby quotes showcase why the house-elf is one of the most beloved characters in the Harry Potter franchise. While he doesn't appear in the films quite as much as he does in the books, Dobby (voiced by Toby Jones in the Harry Potter movies) still manages to stand out. Almost everything that he says is memorable and ranges from the inspiring and powerful, to the darkly comedic, to the incredibly tragic, and each quote has remained stood out to viewers.

The best Dobby quotes act as a reminder that the house-elf is a pure soul who offers viewers comedic relief from some of the darkest storylines in the franchise by being almost constantly hilarious whenever he's on-screen. Even though it's just about impossible to forget how heartbreaking the end of Dobby's story was in the Harry Potter franchise, the best Dobby quotes will always bring a smile to the faces of longtime fans, even if they have to remind fans of the tear-jerking scene where the loyal house-elf has to say goodbye for the last time.

15 “Harry Potter. Such An Honor It Is, Sir!”

Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets (2002)

Dobby’s first line in both the books and the movies comes in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, and it's simply him expresses his awe at meeting Harry Potter. Harry is no stranger to witches and wizards being taken aback by seeing him in the flesh, but no introduction is quite as strange as when a star-struck house-elf appears at Number 4, Privet Drive.

Dobby, like most of the wizarding world, is aware of who Harry is before Harry even knows he’s a wizard. As Dobby points out to Harry at one point, Harry’s “defeat” of Voldemort as a baby means that a lot of older wizarding families start to treat their house-elves much better than before. Though Dobby might still be treated poorly by the Malfoy family, he is already grateful to Harry for the way things changed for other house-elves.

14 "Dobby Has Heard Of Your Greatness, Sir, But Never Has He Been Asked To Sit Down By A Wizard! Like An Equal."

Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets (2002)

Many of the best Dobby quotes comes from his introductory scene in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, and this includes one of his most heartbreaking lines, as it exposes just how bad a lot in life the house-elf has. Being a house-elf of a Death Eater, Dobby has had a horrible time during his life of servitude.

So bad is the treatment Dobby is used to that when he meets Harry Potter for the first time and Harry offers him a seat, the house-elf starts crying from shock.

So bad is the treatment Dobby is used to that when he meets Harry Potter for the first time and Harry offers him a seat, the house-elf starts crying from shock. It's absurd how little kindness it takes for Dobby to start crying, so this Dobby quote made the audience aware of the position of house-elves in society. It also marks Harry's greatness as more than just what happened to him as a baby, as his comion for others is what drives him to save the wizarding world.

13 “Socks Are Dobby’s Favorite, Favorite Clothes, Sir! I Has Seven Now, Sir. . . . But Sir … They Has Made A Mistake In The Shop, Harry Potter, They Is Giving You Two The Same!”

Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire, The Novel

Clothing is a big deal for house-elves, especially Dobby, who spends the majority of his life prior to meeting Harry wearing nothing but a dirty pillowcase. The very first item of clothing that Dobby is presented with, in both the Chamber of Secrets novel and movie, is a sock. As a result, socks become Dobby’s favorite item of clothing, and he has a large collection of them as a free elf. This obsession also led to one of the most adorable Dobby quotes.

When Harry gives him a pair of old socks for Christmas in the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire novel, however, Dobby is shocked to find that the socks match as he’s been under the impression that each one is unique. It’s a sweet moment that highlights how sheltered Dobby has been prior to his freedom, since he doesn’t know about something so simple despite living and working with wizards his entire life.

12 “And If Dobby Does It Wrong, Dobby Will Throw Himself Off The Topmost Tower, Harry Potter!”

Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince, The Novel

There are many darkly comedic Dobby quotes throughout the Harry Potter franchise, with the house-elf being (unintentionally, of course) hilarious when he displays his tendency to engage in self-flagellation — even after he gains his freedom. Dobby is unflinchingly loyal to Harry Potter. There’s nothing he wouldn’t do for the teenage wizard during their short friendship, but he’s also used to having to punish himself when he disobeys the family that used to hold him in servitude.

Harry doesn’t need his allies flinging themselves off the Astronomy tower if they aren’t able to complete a task, and he has to make that clear to Dobby multiple times.

As a result, nearly every time Dobby decides to help Harry, he also makes comments about punishing himself if he does it incorrectly, which unnerves Harry a great deal. Harry doesn’t need his allies flinging themselves off the Astronomy tower if they aren’t able to complete a task, and he has to make that clear to Dobby multiple times.

11 “Dobby Only Wants Harry Potter To Be Safe.”

Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets (2002)

Throughout his first film appearance in 2002's Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Dobby proves to be somewhat of an annoyance to Harry Potter. He creates a slew of problems that either get Harry in massive trouble or result in actual injury. In a way, Dobby is an antagonist in the film and even acts like somewhat of a jerk. He's directly responsible for many of the hardships Harry faces throughout the second movie, including when he breaks his arm during a quidditch match and subsequently loses all the bones in his arm.

However, despite the questionable nature of the house-elf's approach to keeping Harry Potter "safe", audiences can't help but sympathize with Dobby due to this quote, which he speaks forlornly. While he has an interesting concept of "safety", Dobby isn't malicious. In fact, he is only acting in such a destructive way because he cares about Harry Potter and wants to do the right thing.

10 “Bad Dobby! Bad Dobby!”

Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets (2002)

The Harry Potter franchise isn't really one for catchphrases, though several characters do have repeated lines that come close — and this Dobby quote is definitely one of the character's most well-known. The house-elf yells and scolds himself whenever he does something he assumes he shouldn't have, and then attempts to bang his head on any surface he can find.

While "bad Dobby" makes for some very funny moments, it also gives a somewhat chilling glimpse into his life when still in the service of the Malfoy family.

While it takes the audience by surprise at first, it becomes both humorous and a little tragic to watch. It's just chaotic enough to make Dobby appear as a comedic character, while also showing the terrible situation that house-elves are in, constantly feeling that they need to obey their master and punish themselves for any defiance. While "bad Dobby" makes for some very funny moments, it also gives a somewhat chilling glimpse into his life when still in the service of the Malfoy family.

9 "Terrible Things Are About To Happen At Hogwarts. Harry Potter Must Not Stay Here, Now That History Is To Repeat Itself."

Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets (2002)

There are several Dobby quotes that highlight the fact that the house-elf is actually much smarter and more clued-in than he first appears — much to the surprise of many other characters (including Dobby himself, who would probably be the last to pay himself a compliment). For example, Dobby is one of the few characters who fully understands the ramifications of the opening of the Chamber of Secrets. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is one of the franchise's scariest movies, and it's filled with suspense and foreboding.

Dobby is the first to create this atmosphere when he warns Harry that he must not stay at Hogwarts because of terrible things to come. He then tries to get Harry kicked out of Hogwarts multiple times throughout the year, which he justifies by his fear that Harry is in danger. Dobby's hint of history repeating itself also creates great tension and further mystery that drives the plot forward. It builds suspense around all the characters, both the victims and the suspects.

8 “You Shall Not Harm Harry Potter!”

Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets (2002)

If there was ever a moment in the Harry Potter franchise that has viewers cheering in of a character, it's when Dobby finally stands up to his abusive former master in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. It's one of his most memorable moments in the Harry Potter franchise occurs in Chamber of Secrets even though the movie is full of memorable Dobby quotes, and is perhaps the most uplifting scene featuring the house-elf.

It’s the first time the audience sees the kind of powerful magic that Dobby has, magic he hasn’t been able to use since he wasn’t a free elf before.

Just after Harry has hidden a sock in the book that Lucius Malfoy gives to Dobby, Lucius becomes incredibly angry that Harry has cost him a servant. The wizard tries to use his walking stick, which hides his wand, against Harry, but Dobby immediately comes to Harry’s defense. It’s the first time the audience sees the kind of powerful magic that Dobby has, magic he hasn’t been able to use since he wasn’t a free elf before.

7 “Dobby Is Used To Death Threats, Sir. Dobby Gets Them Five Times A Day At Home.”

Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets (2002)

Dobby is among the most popular Harry Potter characters because he manages to be tragic and funny at the same time. This Dobby quote is a perfect example of these qualities, as it's both an incredibly heartbreaking reveal from the house-elf and yet, at the same time, is very difficult not to laugh at. When Harry threatens Dobby over trying to get him kicked out of Hogwarts, Dobby simply shrugs it off because he's become completely numb to threats on his life.

It's sad because viewers can only wonder how much abuse the house-elf must be taking in order to not be bothered by death threats, but simultaneously, the nonchalance with which he says the quote can't help but elicit a laugh. This Dobby quote also hints at his bravery, as he is able to withstand any dangerous threat when he is trying to do the right thing.

6 “Master Has Given Dobby A Sock. Master Has Presented Dobby With Clothes! Dobby Is Free!”

Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets (2002)

This Dobby quote may not be the best, but it is arguably the most memorable thanks to how often it's still repeated online both inside and outside the core Harry Potter fandom. This is the Dobby quote that has been memed countless times in the 20 years that Chamber of Secrets has been out. In the movie, Dobby is still enslaved by the Malfoy family, but if a house-elf is presented with clothes, they are freed, so Harry tricks Malfoy into freeing Dobby by hiding a sock in a book.

It's a lovely moment for Dobby, as all the torment that the house-elf has had to endure is now over.

It's a lovely moment for Dobby, as all the torment that the house-elf has had to endure is now over. It also shows how much Harry cares about Dobby, and since he spends the majority of the movie being annoyed by him, it marks a significant amount of growth. Dobby's ecstatic cries of freedom will always be one of the best Harry Potter franchise quotes from any character.