# $580M Undersea Cable Rerouted to Avoid Dobby's Grave

A $580 million undersea cable project in Wales was rerouted to avoid disturbing the grave of Dobby the House Elf, a popular Harry Potter memorial. The site has become a tourist attraction, and the route change adds cost and distance. The decision highlights how cultural landmarks can influence major infrastructure projects.

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- [Hacker News](https://www.tomshardware.com/networking/usd580-million-undersea-cable-rerouted-to-avoid-the-grave-of-dobby-the-house-elf-company-caves-to-fan-demands-to-safeguard-harry-potter-filming-location-will-instead-pass-by-bronze-age-burial-site) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:42:27 +0000