The elf rushed forwards, his hands rubbing together in excitement, and the lump in Harry’s throat threatened to choke him, "Oh, Harry Potter! It is so wonderful to see you - Dobby was hoping he would see you this school year," Dobby did a happy little dance in front of him, apparently unable to contain his enthusiasm within his body. Harry tried desperately to mask his unsteady breathing, but he could tell by the unintentional jerks of his shoulders that he wasn’t succeeding. He looked urgently to Draco for help and found the other concentrating all his attention on the elf in front of them. Draco ended up saving him unintentionally.