"Harry Potter" fans divert undersea power cable to avoid Dobby's memorial in Wales
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Key Points:
- Etchea Energy planned a multimillion-dollar electricity connection project between Ireland and the U.K., initially routing a power cable through Freshwater West beach in Wales.
- After a BBC Wales interview, the company received numerous complaints from "Harry Potter" fans concerned about disturbing a memorial for the fictional character Dobby.
- CEO Simon Ludlam acknowledged the memorial's significance following the backlash and worked with planners to divert the cable away from the site, ultimately avoiding Dobby's grave.
- The revised route passed near Bronze Age remains, demonstrating the company's flexibility in accommodating cultural and historical sensitivities.
- Ludlam emphasized the importance of considering public concerns during infrastructure planning, noting that sometimes even a child's perspective is valid.
