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krazypenguin · 08-12-2009, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Monkey Princess

William listened as Dani spoke, a soft smile on his face. While he agreed with some of the things she had said, he had to step up and say a bit more. "What if the house Elf couldn't go to the Office because of their masters? What would happen then? I know there's some wizards out there who are more than happy to keep their House elf in the dark, and that's how the elfs like it." he responded with a soft voice. He certainly didn't want to get her mad when it looked like he as totally saying stuff against the Office. which he wasn't. Okay, that George woman scared the chocolate frog out of him but he wasn't going to admit it.

"While I like your idea of sending off evaluations, I do think it could be a bad idea and give those Elfs who do want nothing to do with change a sense that you're trying to force them into it. You'll find a lot of the Elfs don't want to be re-located, they like it where they are. You'd only be causing them pain and suffering when they get an owl saying they need to be moved for their own good. What about giving them a choice instead? Instead of an evaluation you send each one a small message, thanking them for their years of wonderful service and ask what they want to do? You can't make them change, no one can." he said, fighting the urge to cross his arm even though he was completely agreeing with her.

William went on, now looking at everyone else as he placed his hands on the podium, his blue eyes bright. He had no idea what he was doing, or even if he was doing it right but hey he was trying. "We should just treat the House Elfs like we treat everyone else, let them decide what they want to do. They are beings with their own mnids and we certainly don't want a quarrel on your hands." he shuddered at the thought of a rebellion, which he thought would surely happen if someone tried doing what they thought was right.

Dani nodded at William as he spoke. Then she replied, "Have you ever asked a house-elf if they're happy? By nature they have to say yes. No elf can speak bad about their master." She thought for a moment. "If they do, they feel the need to punish themself and after that if their master finds out they are usually punished again."

If only there was a way to make sure House-elves were going to good homes. "Think for a moment about someone you hate, that treats you horrible. Now imagine that every time you think badly about this person you have to poke yourself in the eye with a sharp stick." She hoped it was a good analogy. "The Office of House-elf Relocation is there so that these creatures that have no rightful place in law or in society have a shot at a good life. Since they can't speak for themselves, the office attampts to speak up for their needs."

She had to add. "Of course, some of them like it the way it is, but most oif them know nothing of freedom and most of those are fearful of the misstreatment they will get if free. Giving them a way to speak out for their concerns is the only way to stop the mistreatment of House-elves!"

08-12-2009, 06:10 AM	#44 (permalink)
krazypenguin Mackled Malaclaw Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: under the bed Posts: 11,083 Hogwarts RPG Name: Amanda Lee Hauthbert First Year	Office of House-elf Relocation #3 \|Nevilles Nerdy Girl\|Auntie Chloees Niecey Kassie\| \|Penguins<3\|Oh, It Is Love\| Quote: Originally Posted by Monkey Princess William listened as Dani spoke, a soft smile on his face. While he agreed with some of the things she had said, he had to step up and say a bit more. "What if the house Elf couldn't go to the Office because of their masters? What would happen then? I know there's some wizards out there who are more than happy to keep their House elf in the dark, and that's how the elfs like it." he responded with a soft voice. He certainly didn't want to get her mad when it looked like he as totally saying stuff against the Office. which he wasn't. Okay, that George woman scared the chocolate frog out of him but he wasn't going to admit it. "While I like your idea of sending off evaluations, I do think it could be a bad idea and give those Elfs who do want nothing to do with change a sense that you're trying to force them into it. You'll find a lot of the Elfs don't want to be re-located, they like it where they are. You'd only be causing them pain and suffering when they get an owl saying they need to be moved for their own good. What about giving them a choice instead? Instead of an evaluation you send each one a small message, thanking them for their years of wonderful service and ask what they want to do? You can't make them change, no one can." he said, fighting the urge to cross his arm even though he was completely agreeing with her. William went on, now looking at everyone else as he placed his hands on the podium, his blue eyes bright. He had no idea what he was doing, or even if he was doing it right but hey he was trying. "We should just treat the House Elfs like we treat everyone else, let them decide what they want to do. They are beings with their own mnids and we certainly don't want a quarrel on your hands." he shuddered at the thought of a rebellion, which he thought would surely happen if someone tried doing what they thought was right. Dani nodded at William as he spoke. Then she replied, "Have you ever asked a house-elf if they're happy? By nature they have to say yes. No elf can speak bad about their master." She thought for a moment. "If they do, they feel the need to punish themself and after that if their master finds out they are usually punished again." If only there was a way to make sure House-elves were going to good homes. "Think for a moment about someone you hate, that treats you horrible. Now imagine that every time you think badly about this person you have to poke yourself in the eye with a sharp stick." She hoped it was a good analogy. "The Office of House-elf Relocation is there so that these creatures that have no rightful place in law or in society have a shot at a good life. Since they can't speak for themselves, the office attampts to speak up for their needs." She had to add. "Of course, some of them like it the way it is, but most oif them know nothing of freedom and most of those are fearful of the misstreatment they will get if free. Giving them a way to speak out for their concerns is the only way to stop the mistreatment of House-elves!" __________________ Are There Cookies Involved? I Hope So! I Really Really Really Love Cookies! And Pie! Is There Pie?? Please Say Yes! Say Yes to Cookies and Pie!