Ch. 121Buying Dobby
Key Plot Points and Events
- Gemini visits the Malfoys for dinner.
- Gemini expresses interest in buying Dobby, the house-elf who injured Hedwig.
- Lucius agrees to sell Dobby to Gemini.
- Gemini reveals he knows about the diary Lucius planted in Ginny Weasley's cauldron.
Character Developments
- Gemini demonstrates his business acumen and respect for others, while also displaying his powerful and somewhat frightening abilities.
- Lucius shows willingness to part with Dobby and acknowledges Gemini's potential.
- Narcissa and Draco remain mostly passive, with Narcissa showing discomfort at Gemini's ability to see through things.
Significant Themes
- Power dynamics and respect among wizarding families.
- The treatment of house-elves and their status as property.
- The consequences of actions and the importance of honesty.
Character Interactions
- Gemini and Lucius engage in a polite yet tense negotiation, with Lucius eventually yielding to Gemini's requests.
- Narcissa and Draco show discomfort and unease around Gemini, particularly when he reveals his ability to see through things.
- Dobby is treated as property, with Lucius commanding him to serve Gemini without question.