Cross-border power cable rerouted to protect 'Dobby's grave' from Harry Potter fans

A massive £430 million cross-border power cable project, the Greenlink interconnector linking the UK and Ireland, has been rerouted to accommodate the concerns of Harry Potter fans. The original path for the undersea and underground cable was set to pass through Freshwater West beach in Wales, a location famously known as the burial site of the beloved house-elf Dobby in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows."

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That's just a fictional character, what are people so worked up about?

The decision to alter the route came after significant backlash from fans who feared the construction would desecrate the memorial. This beach has become a pilgrimage site for fans of the wizarding world. Local youth highlighted that "Dobby's grave" attracts international tourists, contributing significantly to the local economy and supporting a substantial portion of employment.

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This is very serious.

Project leaders initially expressed confusion over the strong reactions, with one project manager admitting he didn't understand the fuss over a fictional character. However, upon realizing the seriousness of the fans' concerns, the team hastily reassessed the project's plans. The successful rerouting ensures the project can proceed without disturbing the cherished fan-made memorial, much to the relief of both the project team and the fans.

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Fortunately, the route was successfully changed, and now the project can proceed smoothly, and Dobby is happy too.