Chapter 337: Invitation from Romania
When Kyle and Newt climbed out of the suitcase and returned to the room, they were greeted by the sight of a transformed Dobby.
Gone was the oversized pillowcase he used to wear. Instead, Dobby sported a freshly modified outfit, courtesy of Tina, who had repurposed one of Newt's old jackets for him. He looked far more professional, exuding the air of a proper assistant. However, there was still a hint of unease about him, as if he hadn't fully adjusted to wearing real clothes, now that he was a free House-elf.
But Tina was quick to reassure him, holding up a sleeve and demonstrating its fit. Newt's jacket had been so large that Tina had managed to make several different pieces from it, turning it into a kind of "employee benefit." Although the outfit wasn't quite perfect yet, Dobby looked infinitely more polished.
Kyle stepped forward and noticed two long silver pins peeking from Dobby's cuffs and collar. He carefully pulled them out, placing them in a box on the table alongside scissors, measuring tape, spools of thread, and other tailoring supplies.
"Oh, I was just looking for those..." Tina said with a smile, surprised.
"Why not just use magic?" Kyle asked curiously. "Wouldn't that be a lot easier?"
"I used to rely on magic for everything when I was younger," Tina said with a chuckle. "But now, I find it more satisfying to do things by hand. It's like baking bread and cookies—it feels different than doing it with magic. And, besides, it's a nice way to pass the time."
Kyle nodded, understanding. He wondered if this preference for crafts was something older wizards all shared. After all, Dumbledore had similar habits. He hadn't used any magic when knitting socks and scarves either, preferring to make them by hand, purely for the pleasure of it.
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