I can't decide about the elf. It's hard to imagine having a strange elf around all the time. I mean, it's one thing to have Fifi making meals for me, that's been lovely, but it's my own elf I I still have Kreacher to do tasks when he can be spared at Buckingham, although.

And, then, it's not as though I have a large house or really need domestics for any other reason. Like as not I'll be back to travelling in a week or two, and then I'd have no need of the new elf at all. Of course, Mother would never take her: her elves are a breed unto themselves. Wouldn't she be useful to you? I won't see her cast out; if it comes to that, I'd certainly find something to do with her.