Harry Potter fans force diversion of UK-Ireland power link to avoid 'Dobby's grave'
Harry Potter fans successfully campaigned to reroute a UK-Ireland power cable project after a project manager mentioned in a BBC interview that it would pass under the grave of Dobby, a beloved character from the series. The fan outcry was significant enough to force the project developers to change their plans and avoid the symbolic location.
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Harry Potter fans force diversion of UK-Ireland power link to avoid 'Dobby's grave'
A proposed UK-Ireland power link project faced opposition from Harry Potter fans who objected to cables being routed under a location associated with Dobby's grave from the series. After a project manager mentioned the cable placement during a BBC interview, fan complaints prompted officials to consider an alternative route. The incident highlights how fictional cultural touchstones can influence real-world infrastructure decisions.
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