# Harry Potter Fans Reroute UK-Ireland Power Cable to Preserve Dobby's Grave Site

A planned power interconnector between the UK and Ireland was adjusted after Harry Potter fans protested that its original route would disturb a beach in Wales considered to be Dobby's grave. The site, a popular memorial for the fictional house-elf, drew enough public support to force the project's redesign. The move highlights how cultural landmarks can shape major infrastructure decisions.

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- [BBC Entertainment](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy8mgpl27dpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:45:23 GMT