WHO: Ron Weasley & Dobby. WHAT: Collecting the house elf. WHEN: After this [backdated]. WHERE: In town. WARNINGS: TBD. STATUS: Closed/Ongoing.
Ron couldn't really say he was surprised that Dobby showed up. He'd been in Madison Valley long enough to know that even people who had passed away could show up here at any time. Just look at Fred. From Ron's point of view, his brother had been dead for a couple years, yet he was here long before Ron arrived. Now the same thing has happened with Dobby.
So no, Ron wasn't surprised. But he was definitely happy to see the house elf. The last time he'd seen him, well... Ron didn't really want to think about that. Not right now.
He apparated to the spot where Dobby said he currently was, appearing there in seconds and ignoring any looks he may have gotten. The refugees didn't care if he used magic, but the locals, not as much. That hadn't stopped him and he started glancing around, hoping to catch a glimpse of the house elf.