We all know that the house elf's job is to serve his or her master. But have you ever thought of the the endless possibilites of jobs the house elf must be asked to do?

This got me to thinking about a few questions regarding their jobs, that I thought I'd share with you. For instance:

* What is a House Elf's favorite job to do?

* What are some of the strangest jobs you can think of for your house elf to do, or that you have asked your house elf to do?

* Is there any job -so aweful, that you would not even subject your house elf to do it?




****So the floor is open now for discussion. I can't wait to hear your thoughts!!

Please feel free to throw in any more questions or ideas about the jobs House Elves have to do, that you come up with, as well. Let's make this a fun topic and feed off each other's ideas!!

I think that house elves would really like when they are given the opportunity to go on errands. They probably enjoy getting out of the house, even if it's just for an hour. Gives them a change of scenery, a breath of fresh air; no one likes to be cooped up for hours on end. Besides, allowing the house elf to go for a walk in the park or deliver something to a friend would be beneficial to helping him/her work better in the end.

My house elf really loves when I take him for walks and he likes picking up litter. He's really big on cleaning up the environment and making the world a better place. It's actually quite funny to watch him sometimes

I think House Elves love cleaning the kitchen. It's not that they spend all their time there cooking, but I think that's where they sleep, in either a little corner out of the way or a hidden room which could be easily hidden. They have to keep the kitchen clean or else their room'll become messy and smelly and they love clean stuff.

The one job I would never ask my House Elf to do is clean after my animals. I hate doing it, but if she was to clean it I'd have to send her off to a House Elf hospital for treatement of insanity. The poor dear almost had a nervous breakdown the last time I asked her

The strangest job I have asked my House Elf to do is spy...I mean watch over my enemies, or people who don't like me. I ask her to become invisible and keep an eye on them. I can't say anymore or else I'll break our sacred trust agreement. *zips lips and runs off*

My House Elf, who is away on secret assignment loves cleaning my room, she gets an extra day off for doing it. I make sure all my clothes ae picked up and safe from her so she won't pick one up by accident.

Last night I was sitting outside with my House Elf, James, and the strangest thing happened. James got up from his chair, climbed the large oak tree to the very top, and started cleaning the leaves. He had is dust rag with him and he was just scrubbing away. He spent hours up in that tree. I finally had to bribe him with a plate of his favorite cookies to get him to come down. I had never seen anyone clean the leaves of a tree.

So after posing this question to everyone, I decided to ask my house elf her favorite jobs. She told me that cooking for me was one of her most enjoyable tasks. She loves to be in the kitchen. And let me just say... it shows, her meals are amazing!!!

She admitted to me she doesn't mind cleaning around the house. But she did tell me that venturing down into the basement, where the spiders sometimes hide creeps her out. Funny how the two of us are a lot a like in that respect. She told me doesn't like garden work for much the same reason, as she does not like to encounter some of the bugs she's come across. The poor thing!

One job I feel bad giving her to do, and try to do myself is cleaning the bathroom. I mean honestly.. who enjoys that? My house elf does enough. Why put her through the misery. Although I guess it's not that bad as our bathroom isn't very messy..but no creature big or small ever wakes up and says, "Gee.. I want to can't wait to clean the toilet today." My house elf is no different!

As for a job I'd never give her... One thing is for sure.. I'd never send her to Knockturn Alley (not that I would need to go there...but still - if there was ever a time, I'd rather risk it myself.) My house elf means the world to me and I would never put her in harms way. Even though, I am sure if she did encounter any, she'd kick some butt in a duel.... I never want to find that out.
So whatever job I choose for her, it will always be one that keeps her safe!

My house elf, Stormy,loves to tend my garden. He takes care off all the weeds and make sure each plant has a good drink of water.

Of course, my HE is not owned by us. he lives with us as family, but does these jobs all on his own free will.

The one job i dont ask him to do is to wash the cat. the cat doesnt like it much, so we pay the Vet to do it for us.

Bwhaha. I read this thread earlier and didn't have time to reply. Okay, here's my two cents ... heck, make it three:

Hmm ... A House Elves favorite job is cleaning of the counters, becuase it's easy, despite all of the clutter.

I've got a little house elf in me.

Hah, I've done that before! Lucky house elves fit better than me though!

Haha it's so not that bad ....

* What is a House Elf's favorite job to do?
I think it depends on the HE. My House elf, Lisa, loves to make dinner for large groups of people.

* What are some of the strangest jobs you can think of for your house elf to do, or that you have asked your house elf to do?
Hmmmm, the strangest job I've ever had a house elf do is separate all the pretzles out of the chex mix.

* Is there any job -so aweful, that you would not even subject your house elf to do it?
Pick up all the doggie poo out of the back yard.

* What is a House Elf's favorite job to do?

It would depend on the HE. But most I think would love cleaning the kitchen or livingroom, so they coudl snoop on their masters

* What are some of the strangest jobs you can think of for your house elf to do, or that you have asked your house elf to do?

I've asked my HE to sew my socks that have had tiny holes in them, with the correct needle and thread. I've also asked her to take out all the X' in myAlphabets one time.

* Is there any job -so aweful, that you would not even subject your house elf to do it?

Clean out my brothers room Even i wouldn't do that!! He has amoeba in there that are centruies old

How about... if your HE got a job outside the home, what do you think it would be.


I think my HE would like to work in a bakery. She loves to bake cakes and pies. That would be her first choice for sure. Her next one would probably be working for a clothes alteration shop. She loves to make clothes for dolls and mend pants.

Good question Jor...his takes some thinking, my elf has many talents so she'd fit in a lot of places but I think she'd be perfect for babysitting children. She's dependant on herself and very curtious to others. She knows how to calm people down and keep the peace. She's great with kids to so it works out.

id like to have a house elf do my history homework lol that would be pretty nice

You know, I kind of wonder ... why doesn't the Ministry use house elves for cleaning purpouses? Do you think it's just because house elves only belong to a family, not an orginazation? But then ... what about Hogwarts? Would the Ministry receive ridicule for that? Or can they just afford to hire people?

Questions ... mwhahaha.

I think Hogwarts is technically a home to many, for a time at least. I don't think anyone sleeps in the Ministry