![]() So the Burrow, for whatever reason, does not come equipped with a house-elf. Kind of like the trees don't come with you when you move. Or, from a more historical perspective: they're more like serf than chattel slaves they come with the property, they are not property in their own right. I think this is your answer: you get a house-elf by getting a sufficiently impressive home. Were there house elf breeders? How much did they cost?Īccording to the WOMBAT test, it is possible that house-elves have an average life expectancy of 200 years, cannot be ordered to kill themselves, breed infrequently and only with their master's permission, can override wizard enchantments, and have an allegiance to their home rather than its inhabitants.Īnd have an allegiance to their home rather than its inhabitants. We can assume from Ron's attitude that his family wasn't opposed to house elf use (though I'm sure the Weasleys would have been kind owners).ĭid the elder Potters, who were well off, have house elves? What about Ted and Andromeda? We know that, until Hermione brought it up, Ron had never thought particularly deeply about house elves being intelligent, living, breathing things that deserve rights. Weasley took a lot of pride in doing everything on her own (with help from Arthur and the kids, of course), but why didn't the Weasleys or any other OotP members have house elves? ![]()
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