Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDan HaygarthSunday 09 August 2026 11:27 BSTHarry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts trailerHarry Potter fans successfully forced the £430m Greenlink energy project to reroute a giant pipeline away from Freshwater West beach in Pembrokeshire, Wales.The diversion was prompted by an outcry from fans concerned the original plan would disturb the fictional house elf Dobby's grave, a popular shrine on the beach.Dobby's resting place, featured in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part One, has become a significant fan tribute site with many painted stones.Simon Ludlam, chief executive of Etchea Energy and a director for the project, initially dismissed the concerns but was persuaded by colleagues to take the matter seriously.The 190km high-voltage cable, connecting Wales and Wexford in the Republic of Ireland to transport solar and wind power, began operating in 2025 and can power 380,000 homes.In fullHarry Potter fans force diversion of £430m giant pipeline to protect Dobby’s ‘grave’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in