Will Winky go to the Weasleys?

[uncmark]

No: HPFGUIDX 37114

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., "lucky_kari" <lucky_kari at y...> wrote:
> I think it'd be very out-of character. We've seen how devoted Winky 
> was to the Crouches. Do you think she'd leave caring for Crouch Jr. 
> even after that... ummmm... fiasco? I personally think that Winky 
is the most tragic character in HP.

Agreed Winky's Tragic, but I can't see JKR leaving her nursing the 
leftover shell of Barty Crouch (I'm picturing braindead unable to 
feed or clean himself) I picture her and Dobby together and can see 
Hermione working with them spearheading SPEW.

I had started a post on SPEW wondering what rights the elves needed. 
With their magic they can probably heal any injury. I looked up all 
references to Dobby and Winky and changed positions. 

Dobby was regularly beaten or told to punish himself. He mentioned 
slamming his head in an oven and punched himself in the head. Also he 
said elves were treated WORSE during Valdemort's reign worse than 
animals. Winky wasn't beaten physically (as far as we know) but was 
made an accessory to use of Imperius, and unforgiveable curse. 

Most of the Hogwart's elfs are content to serve in ignorance, but do 
they know of the severity of Dobby and Winky's mistreatment?
Elf rights will probably not be a front page headline in the Prophet 
while Voldemort is on people's minds (although it might become a 
cause celebre while MoM ignores Valdemorts rise).

If Hermione becomes famous as a partner of the great Potter, or Harry 
speaks out publically after LV's defeat and gives credit to his 
friend (not servant) Dobby, Elf rights will comes about.

But then again, the US never bothered passing the ERA.

Uncmark