Overview

• In the Season 51 premiere, Bowen Yang appeared as Dobby the House Elf to mock J.K. Rowling’s views on trans issues in the context of her clash with Emma Watson.
• In character, Dobby said his “Master” sent him to define “what a woman is,” identified Rowling as that master, and repeatedly banged his head as self-punishment.
• A live wardrobe malfunction left Yang clutching his slipping costume as he joked, “Oh, Dobby’s come undone,” before continuing the bit.
• The sketch featured a “They K. Rowling” T-shirt and a punchline from Colin Jost about Dobby being freed according to Harry Potter lore.
• The episode was hosted by Bad Bunny with Doja Cat as musical guest, and Ariana Grande later reshared Yang’s Instagram post featuring the Dobby gag.