Free and Equal

What does it mean to be a servant?
Dobby does not serve the Malfoys willingly.
Dobby does not serve the Malfoys well.
Dobby is a slave.
But in all stations there is freedom,
For nothing real ties a slave to its owner.
Dobby is the sort who will do what he likes,
Though he may have to iron his hands after.

A true servant is born of loyalty, and loyalty of love.
Dobby's loyalty is to Harry Potter, ever and always,
And by these things you may be sure of it:
Once the rules say he is free
To use the magic as he wills,
He would choose to bow his head and work as before:
Dobby takes no master's orders,
But will always come to Harry's call.

And he followed the cause of him who showed him love
Even unto death.

Here lies Dobby, a free elf.

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What does it mean to be a servant?
Some say it's his duty to be used by the ministry.
Some think him a tool born to fulfill prophecy.
Harry is a symbol.
But in all places there is freedom,
For those with a certain disregard for rules,
For those like Harry who don't follow blindly,
But walk a path their heart urges them to,
No matter the cost.

A true servant is born of loyalty, and loyalty of love.
Harry's loyalty is to all those he loves, each and everyone,
And by these things you may be sure of it:
Once the rules say he is free
To use the magic as he wills,
He would choose to bow his head and work as before:
Harry uses his own hands
To dig, so that the elf may rest at last.

And he followed the cause of them who showed him love
Even unto death.

Your soul is whole, and completely your own.