Goblins and Elves - two sides of one medal?

[Miles]

No: HPFGUIDX 179013

I have an idea of Goblins and Elves being close related creatures - I'm
afraid with just a bit of canon supporting it.

I came to the idea when I read the following quote from Winky in GoF, ch 8:

"and next thing I hear you's [Dobby] up in front of the Department for the
Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures, like some common goblin"

Why should she talk of goblins here, if she does not feel close to them -
though very different? As we know, goblins are not under the control of the
Ministry, so I'd rather say that they are the "bad example" that all elves
are taught not to follow.

The appearance of goblins and elves is similar in height, feet and finger
length, plus similar ears. Both are intelligent and have (wandless) magic of
their own.

In DH, we see Gryphook sympathising with Dobby after his death. Like Winky
he seems to see a connection between elves and goblins - Harry treated
Dobby's corpse with respect, and Gryphook transfers this to his treatment of
goblins.

For all we know, goblins and elves *could* have the same ancestors and at
some point their way parted - associating with humans, and living on their
own. This could cast a new light on the "elves rights"-discussion - given
that this very speculative idea is accepted ;).

Miles