Frankly, I don't think they want to be paid. Look at the other house-elves' disgust when they talked about Dobby being paid (if I recall correctly). Also, I don't think the Minister would actually want to discuss such business. He does benefit from this (if he does have a house-elf). I think the whole wizarding community has similar feelings to this; it's a win-win situation for both groups: house-elves want to work like slaves, the wizards receive free labour. So until someone (like Hermione) feels like that, nothing will be done.:|
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Date: 2010-07-05 03:21 pm (UTC)Candice//Gryffindor