No: HPFGUIDX 88914 Allie wrote: On the other hand, if the hats that Hermione leaves around would not free the elves, why are the elves avoiding the Gryffindor common room? Berit replies: Dobby tells Harry why the elves won't go near the Gryffindor common room: Because they are insulted by Hermione's actions. Berit http://home.no.net/berjakob/snape.html