I have sorta seen the movie, but I don't think the movie or the article say WHY Harry giving Dobby his sock sets him free. Can someone explain why this sets him free from the Malfoys? TJ Spyke 03:01, July 10, 2010 (UTC)

When the master of a house-elf presents the elf with clothes, the elf is then freed. --JKoch^{(Owl Me!)} 03:14, July 10, 2010 (UT