Jon was even more surprised when he heard his name. If no one among the house elves had the same name, then Dobby should be the one he knew.

"Are you a house elf serving Hogwarts Castle?"

Facing Jon's question, Dobby did not show silence, but looked more eager to give it a try, as if he had wanted to communicate with Jon for a long time.

"No, Mr. Green, I do not serve this castle. My ancestors have served the noble Malfoy family for generations."

He spoke of nobility, but Jon didn't hear any pride in it. Instead, it was mixed with a kind of hidden hatred.

Hearing him announce his family name made Jon's guess even more official.

"The Malfoy family? In other words, Draco Malfoy is your little master. There is a hostile relationship between us. Since you are his servant, why did you take the initiative to find me?"

Yes, Jon was sure that the meeting between him and Dobby was not an accidental encounter, but that Dobby took the initiative to find him.

And logically speaking, even if Hogwarts Castle favored pure-blood students, it would not go so far as to allow the elves from these students' families to come to the school to serve them personally. Dobby's appearance was obviously premeditated.

Dobby, who was standing on the tree, was still looking at Jon with his big eyes. He raised his voice, but deliberately lowered it.
Chapter completed!