Empowering Dobby (Warning: Language, with asterisks)
Does Dobby’s servility grate on you? If it does, try replacing the word “sir,” every time he says it, with “motherf***er.” Instant empowerment! (A few exclamation points replacing the Rowlingian ellipses help, too.)
"Th-thank you," said Harry, edging along the wall and sinking into his desk chair, next to Hedwig, who was asleep in her large cage. He wanted to ask, "What are you?" but thought it would sound too rude, so instead he said, "Who are you?"
"Dobby, motherf***er. Just Dobby. Dobby the house-elf," said the creature.
Dobby will serve the family until he dies, motherf***er!
Dobby is used to death threats, motherf***er!