Harry as Kreacher

[naamagatus]

No: HPFGUIDX 101076

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "pippin_999" <foxmoth at q...> 
wrote:
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> It was argued that Sirius had no obligation to show kindness 
> toward Kreacher because  Kreacher's loyalty was doubtful. But  
> Sirius owed something to Kreacher as his master. As Tolkien 
> put it, the servant has a claim on the master for service, even 
> service in fear.  Kreacher, however, owed Sirius no loyalty except 
> that forced on him by the House Elf enchantments. He did owe 
> loyalty to Mrs. Black, based on affection alone, since she was 
> dead.  And Sirius trampled on it.

Just a small point here: when exactly did Kreacher serve Sirius, 
fearfully or otherwise? He never did anything that he was supposed to 
do - clean, cook, etc. All he did was skulk around, get in the way, 
insult Sirius and his guests and generally make a complete nuisance 
of himself. More than that, he did things against Sirius' wishes - 
such as take away various items that Sirius wanted destroyed. 

Naama