[HPforGrownups] Re: House-Elves

[Kelly Hurt]

No: HPFGUIDX 26871

--- dfrankiswork at netscape.net wrote:

>I think there is canon evidence that
>it is not natural or innate.  I am
>referring to the fear which comes over
>the kitchen elves when Hermione starts
>to challenge them, and with which they
>regard Dobby. 

No book handy, but I don't recall thinking the house elves were
'afraid'.  I would say they were shocked, uneasy, & uncomfortable --
maybe even offended -- to hear such things (like some people are when
they hear strong profanity), so they rushed the Trio out of the room.

Kelly the Yarn Junkie

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