Sparky toed the floor nervously. He twisted the corner of his tea-towel toga, emblazoned with the Ministry logo, while he summoned up the courage to answer the question. "Sparky is working at the ministry, yes. But Sparky belongs to Sparky-- all house elfs is belonging to themselves, sir! And we is wanting wages and freedoms for all house elfs... Many elfs is gathered at the ministry to fight for freedoms and rights for all house elfs, as only Minister Cooper, Noble Champion of the house elf, can be giving! Minister Cooper could be making history as the great wizard who made all elfs equals to wizards!" He spoke in a rush, hoping the minister would be swayed into assisting the elves' fight. Or at least that he wouldn't get punished too severely.