"They're loyal to their masters, Sir." And lots of others had touched on that as well. It was a sad thing, though, the way they were bound to their masters. Ella couldn't imagine having to do everything someone told her to and then feeling the urge to harm herself if she messed said thing up. It just didn't sit well with her.

As for having a house elf, Ella didn't. Muggleborn and all that. She simply sat quietly and watched, wondering who did own one. She'd give hers ice cream and hugs if she had one. Just saying.