House Elves & Slavery

[vmonte]

No: HPFGUIDX 126633


Alla wrote:

I also disagree with comparison of Elves and pets. Elves have the
intellect of the same strength as wizards do, IMO, even if they
employ it differently. Also IMO, pets don't ( I am not saying that
cats and dogs are stupid, of course not).

I will be the first one to say that Hermione needs to adjust her
methods and figure out what Elves REALLY want, but I don't think
that we know for sure that that is ALL they want.


vmonte responds:

Elves are not animals. They appear to have the same mental capacity 
as humans do, and in my opinion also appear to have greater magic 
within them. Just because a being chooses to serve others does not 
mean that that being is only good for that particular purpose. 
It also does not mean that that being has a lesser intellect than 
their master. Serving others may just be what elves feel is important 
and noble work. Perhaps wizards should stop feeling superior or sorry 
for elves, and try to understand what's important to them.

Vivian