Why House-Elves Are Not a Metaphor for Transatlantic Slavery
House-elves are sometimes problematically seen as a metaphor for American and European slavery, but the brownie myth that inspired this creature reveals a more nuanced story.
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Are Modern House-Elves Nothing More than Cognizant Cattle?
Surely house-elves didn’t just pop into being.
11 Perfect Places to Hide Gifts for the Hogwarts House-Elves
The Hogwarts house-elves must be liberated! Help SPEW’s cause by hiding some gifts for them around the castle.
SPEW Presents: House-Elves on the Silver Screen (Or Lack Thereof)
On this day 21 years ago, Hermione Granger formed SPEW to promote fair treatment of house-elves. In honor of this anniversary, put on your SPEW badges, and go fight for the cause! Here are our top house-elf moments we wish had been included in the films.
Becoming Harry Potter: Friend of house-elves #MNBHP
Becoming Harry Potter: Friend of house-elves. How are you going to become a friend of house-elves? …
Pottermore Moments Revisited: House-elves and pudding shouldn’t mix
We start Chamber of Secrets with a look at Harry’s horrible summer, a house-elf, and a flying pudding.
Hogwarts House-Elves Favorite Dish
Have you ever wondered what the Hogwarts House-Elves really like to make for the students dinner? They provide a sampling in a recent letter from ‘Dear Hogwarts…’
Free the House-Elves
Dear Hermione Granger,
How can I go about freeing the house elves from their enslavement?
House-Elves: A History
By Abbii Summary: I would like to question why house-elves have turned out the way they have; what is it in their history that has made them emerge, seemingly, as the perfect servants for...
