Another small elf appeared from a service door, carrying a large tray loaded with pastries. She was carrying the tray a little crookedly and every now and then one of the cakes fell on the floor, but Tinka either didn't notice this or didn't care.
When she reached the table where Algamus was sitting, she smacked the tray down in front of him with a large crash. "There! There is your cakeses and cookies, you old pig." She glared around at the head elf and everyone else at the table. "You is not supposing that house elves have anything better to do than make extra, fancy teas all the time." She turned to go with a final glare at Algamus, then started off back toward the kitchens, a very audible "Hmmmphhhh!" trailing behind her.
The pastries are not really of Hogwarts House Elf quality--they are misshapen and some are a little burnt looking, and the smell coming from the tray is far from appetizing.
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