#348 - Chapter 348 Professor Swan, Join My Club

Hearing Sebastian's question, Hermione looked at him earnestly and began to speak eloquently.

"To eliminate slavery in the wizarding world!"

"House-elves have a low status in the magical world, completely dependent on wizarding families. They obey orders, work diligently, but rarely have freedom."

"Even when physically weak, they are still required to complete various heavy tasks beyond their capacity, and even punish themselves for the slightest mistake."

"They are absolutely loyal to their masters, obedient to their orders, get up earlier than chickens, work harder than oxen, and sleep later than dogs, but what do their efforts get them?"

"Nothing, except discrimination and abuse! I learned from books that many wizards treat house-elves as pests."

Speaking of this, Hermione was furious. Ever since she met Winky and inquired about the little creature's life, she had a deep understanding of the content in the books.

In her eyes, house-elves are the most hardworking group in the magical world.

If they could gain freedom, they would get rid of their status as slaves who are beaten and scolded, and then live a comfortable life based on their hardworking qualities.

Listening to Hermione's angry words, Sebastian was not moved at all, but looked into her eyes and said calmly.

"Miss Granger, what do you plan to do after you establish the society?"

Seeing that Professor Swann did not refute her like her classmates, saying things like house-elves are naturally like this and just like being slaves, Hermione seemed encouraged.

Her eyes lit up, and she said: "I think house-elves are intelligent creatures like us. They have hearts, livers, their own thoughts, and their own feelings. They should not be treated like this by wizards."

"Just like I said in the proposal, after establishing the society, I will lobby other wizards and call on more people to pay attention to the plight of house-elves."

"Persuade those who own house-elves to return their freedom to them, and then hire them, and ensure that those little guys can get reasonable remuneration and a good working environment."

"I plan to start from Hogwarts, rescue the house-elves here, and persuade Headmaster Dumbledore to give them the treatment they deserve."

Hermione's words were not finished, these were all her short-term goals.

Having been studying the issue of house-elves in the library recently, she learned that in the magical world, house-elves are basically concentrated in those ancient pure-blood wizarding families.

It will be extremely difficult to persuade these people to give house-elves freedom.

Therefore, her long-term goal is to enter the Ministry of Magic after graduation and force those pure-blood families to return freedom to the house-elves through legal means.

If possible, she also wants to give house-elves the right to use wands again, and even let house-elves enter the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures of the Ministry of Magic to personally protect their legitimate rights and interests.

Hermione looked at Sebastian with a proud face.

Professor Swann is the most enlightened professor in the entire magical world, and he will definitely support his ideas.

Hearing Hermione's thoughts, Sebastian had been trying to maintain a calm expression on his face.

The little girl really dares to think, she even thought of asking Old Deng to pay the house-elves.

Hogwarts has more than a hundred house-elves. Even if calculated at the student worker's salary, it would cost tens of thousands of galleons a year, which is a considerable expense.

Not to mention that the board of directors will definitely not allocate funds, even if Hogwarts now has its own income, Old Deng will definitely be reluctant to take out such a large sum of galleons.

To be honest, as the largest capitalist in the magical world, Sebastian is also unwilling to pay house-elves.

He can express respect for the house-elves and improve their food, clothing, housing and transportation, but if he wants to pay them...

Sorry, absolutely impossible!

Moreover, in Sebastian's eyes, the practice of those wizarding predecessors cultivating the servility of house-elves for thousands of years is not inappropriate.

After all, the past was not like the present. The lives of wizards were not very good. They were able to gain a foothold in the magical world by relying on spells.

Under the cruel competition for survival, wizards conquered mermaids, centaurs, giants, goblins, and so on.

Nowadays, all magical creatures are subject to the control of wizards, and this of course includes house-elves.

This is not about right or wrong, but simply the dominance of the victor over the loser.

Just like Muggles compete with nature in the natural evolution, tame beasts, and raise domestic cattle and sheep.

The only difference is that, unlike cattle and sheep, house-elves have higher intelligence, so it seems a bit cruel.

What's more, there are some deeper reasons for the situation between house-elves, but there is no clear record in the current data, so it is not easy to bring it out and say it clearly.

Thinking of the current situation of house-elves, Sebastian also has a lot to complain about.

In his opinion, the vast majority of house-elves are monopolized by pure-blood families and have become their private property. Because of this lack of circulation, the overall number of house-elves is decreasing.

This is not a good sign!

If it weren't for the fact that Hogwarts has more than a hundred house-elves, he would even worry that these little guys would become extinct.

Sebastian couldn't help but think that the best way now is to hand over all the house-elves to Swann Alchemy.

Not restricting their spellcasting talents can allow the house-elves to fully exert their due talents.

They are not only excellent workers, but also excellent couriers.

As long as they are handed over to Swann Alchemy, Sebastian guarantees that these little guys can continuously create wealth for the magical world.

Moreover, he can also guarantee the food, clothing, housing and transportation of those little things, so that those house-elves can feel the family-like love.

I believe those little guys will be happy and happy to work under his command.

Looking at Hermione's expectant gaze, Sebastian felt a little embarrassed.

He couldn't directly tell her that this world is very cruel, and the law of the jungle is the most basic rule of survival.

It would be a miracle if the little girl could understand!

Sebastian is very clear that these teenagers in their teens are in adolescence with overflowing sympathy and bursting sense of justice.

Before experiencing the beatings of society, they will always feel that they can change some things with their own strength.

What's more, Hermione is a typical Gryffindor, and the stubbornness in her is extremely obvious. Even if Sebastian persuades her, it may not be useful, but it may arouse the little girl's rebellious heart.

Forget it, forget it.

It's just a S.P.E.W. club, let the little girl do it.

Thinking of this, Sebastian immediately approved Hermione's application and recorded the club on file.

Hermione didn't know what Sebastian was thinking, and thought that the other party had recognized her ideas, so she happily invited Sebastian.

Professor Swann, I formally invite you to join the Society for the Promotion of House-Elf Welfare."

"Let us work together to contribute to the protection of the rights and interests of house-elves!"