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[Harry Potter] How much truth is there in Hermione Granger's claim that the house elves in Hogwarts were mistreated slaves? Doesn't the treatment that Dobby is given by Dumbledore suggest otherwise?
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If memory serves her arguments were that they don't get paid, but they are expected to do all manner of stuff anyway without any thanks. Having heard how the Malfoy family treated Dobby (through Harry) she of course dislikes the idea of this at Hogwarts.

But when you actually check with the house elves they seem to be content with their situation. It's her that tells them that they can make demands, ignoring the fact that they are happy with their lot in life. It becomes more about her - Hermione's - strive to feel satisfaction about her efforts than about the actual improvements they need.