House Elves' enslavement (long)

[finwitch]

No: HPFGUIDX 114130

Susana:
 
> I'll be very upset with Hermione if she doesn't finely remember to 
ask the
> elves what are the main problems they face in life. Unlike dogs, we 
can ask
> them!

Finwitch:

I think she should have done that *first* thing instead of going on 
her way to "help" them. Particularly as *everyone*, including Hagrid, 
tells her it's not the thing to do - it'd be unkindness.

And I like the dog-comparison, too. After all, a fetcher-dog likes 
nothing better than to fetch the bird (which is great help for the 
hunter)! And the dog love the praise, too... and certainly won't be 
leaving their family! Loyalty and obedience are virtues for both elfs 
and dogs...

And to add: Where house-elves are like dogs, the goblins are like 
wolves...

Finwitch