We've discussed that house elves can't apparate, but they can dissapear to a new location with a snap of their fingers right? well in order for house elves not become more powerful than a wizard, i think house elves should only be able to change location within a certain perimeter. But then, the whole SPEW would be against that, so thats not an option. I do think it would have been cool if J.K added something to the book about house elve's taking over with the help of SPEW, but that would totally change the story. anyway... do you get what i'm saying or am i just confusing you even more? sorry if i am