Thanks, I needed that. :)

I wanted to write the elves somewhat differently here, since I think the Princes would have treeated them more like beloved retainers than slaves like the Malfoys. They're that kind of people. I never liked the way they were treated in the books either and how hardly anyone seemed to mind. Then again, I guess it was similar to the attitude the South had during the Civil War regarding slavery. It was accepted because it had been going on so long it had become a way of life to some southern people.  Even Ron, who supposedly has a decent family and isn't really prejudiced, tells Hermione that the elves "like" working for the wizards and would be unhappy if they didn't. But I think that the elves grew used to being bound to a wizard and not having free will to choose and when given freedom, don't know what to do with it or how to react, like Winky, who regarded her "freedom" as a form of failure to obey her master.

Anyway, glad you liked the chapter, you'll be seeing more of the elves and the next chapter is up.

Yes I do too! Sometimes I managed it and sometimes I didn't.

Ah, so you want to hear him sing? And Harry get that kitten he's been wanting? Look at the next chapter to see what happens!