Snoop Dogg becomes Dobby the house elf in a brilliant piece of Harry Potter fan art, shared by the rapper himself. The Harry Potter franchise has established an incomparable legacy that continues to delight audiences around the world more than ten years on from the release of the final film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2. These beloved stories follow Harry Potter and his two best friends, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, through their various magical adventures during their years as students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
In a hilarious new piece of art, rapper Snoop Dogg has been transformed into one of the franchise’s much-loved characters, Dobby the house elf. Originally posted on Reddit by u/lnfinity, the AI art was shared on Twitter by Snoop Dogg and combines elements of both Snoop Dogg and Dobby to create the newly dubbed “SnoopDobbyDobb.” The very regal-looking piece immediately garnered much attention from Snoop Dogg’s followers, who praised this brilliant crossover. Check out the art below:
Why Harry Potter Fans Love Dobby So Much
As a memorable figure within both the Harry Potter books and films, Dobby is among the more beloved characters within the franchise for a variety of reasons. Dobby’s characteristically pointy ears and big eyes make him a rather cute companion visually, but audiences particularly gravitate toward him as the elf compensates for his small size and somewhat frail build with immense bravery. Aside from these qualities, Dobby is perhaps most adored for his fierce loyalty towards Harry Potter, even going against his own masters to warn Harry of the threat headed his way.
Dobby’s first on-screen appearance sees him wreak havoc in an attempt to keep Harry safe, as he desperately tries to prevent the young wizard from returning to Hogwarts. This unwavering desire to protect Harry is ultimately Dobby’s downfall, however, as the sweet elf unfortunately meets his untimely end in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1. Dobby is fatally wounded by a knife that was intended for Harry in arguably one of the most emotional deaths within the Harry Potter films. The scene resonated with audiences so much so that the filming spot of this heartbreaking moment has since become a shrine to Dobby, highlighting the immense attachment that audiences felt towards the lovable house elf.
The Harry Potter franchise’s relevance today is rarely called into question, but references such as this hilarious piece of art only confirm the ongoing legacy of the Wizarding World. Snoop Dogg was clearly impressed by this art, and it’s fair to say both fans of the rapper and the franchise will likely share the same sentiment, as the clever blend of the two is brilliantly done. For now, audiences are sure to get a kick out of imagining a Harry Potter universe in which SnoopDobbyDobb saves the day.
Source: Snoop Dogg & u/lnfinity/Reddit