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The short and thin figure in front of him was none other than the house elf Dobby whom Kevin met and rescued in the second grade.

This was the first time Kevin had seen Dobby since he tricked him into getting the clothes from Lucius last time.

At this time, Dobby seemed to be thinner than before, and he was still wearing the dirty pillowcase.

Dobby also noticed Kevin. Although he didn't meet Kevin many times, he learned from Harry that "giving socks" was Kevin's idea, so Dobby was very grateful for Kevin's help.

Dobby looked very happy after seeing Kevin.

"Mr. Allie! It's a pleasure to see you, Dobby."

Kevin smiled and said, "Long time no see, Dobby."

Hermione didn't meet Dobby because she was petrified at the time, but heard Kevin and the others mention it afterwards.

Hermione asked, "Is it the house-elf who helped Harry last term?"

Kevin said: "That's right, it's Dobby! Dobby, you know Ron, this is Hermione, my friend!"

Dobby gave a deep salute and said, "It's good to see you. Oh, Mr. Ally. Why didn't you see Potter!"

Kevin said: "You can call me Eli or Kevin, there is no need to call me Mr. As for Harry, he can't come because of some things."

"Oh, what a pity, Dobby missed Harry Potter so much," said Dobby.

Kevin glanced at the Three Broomsticks bar behind it, and asked curiously, "Are you here to drink? Dobby!"

Ron was surprised and said, "This is the first time I've heard of house elves drinking."

Dobby said, "No, Dobby came looking for a job."

Kevin froze for a moment, and asked, "Dobby, have you been looking for a job since the last time we parted?"

Dobby nodded and said, "Yes! Dobby has been looking for a job."

After enjoying some time to himself since his freedom, Dobby started looking for jobs, determined to prove to people that house-elves are better off when they are free.

It's a pity that reality gave Dobby a heavy blow. It was already strange for wizards to come out to find a job as a house-elf, not to mention that Dobby asked for wages, so he was always rejected.

Hermione's eyes were red after listening to Dobby's story. She had expressed her sympathy for the house elves a long time ago. After learning about Dobby last semester, Hermione had the idea of ​​helping these poor little guys.

"These people are really too much. One Dobby can do the work of three or four people, and these guys don't even want to pay their wages!" Hermione said angrily.

Hermione is telling the truth. Almost all house elves have excellent cooking skills, and they are also familiar with cleaning and tidying. Coupled with the racial advantage in magic, one house elf can be worth three or four laborers. even more.

Just like those pure-blood families, they inherited the ancestral property, but the servant responsible for the work often only had a house-elf.

Before that, Kevin didn't feel much about Dobby's experience.But now, after hearing what happened to Dobby recently, he really admires this house elf.

Dobby's current situation is like the blacks in the worst period of racial discrimination in the Muggle world, no, Dobby's situation is even harsher.Those black people can still engage in some low-end jobs, but Dobby, who is free, can't even find a job that requires wages.

Those who pursue freedom correctly are worthy of admiration and worthy of help.

"Hermione, do you have a pen and paper with you?" Kevin asked.

Hermione's eyes lit up, and she immediately understood what Kevin was going to do, but today she was out to play and Hermione didn't bring these.

"Wait, I'll go buy it!"

Hermione ran off immediately, and bought a quill and stationery envelopes in a short while.

Kevin wrote a letter, put it in an envelope, and handed it to Dobby.

Dobby took the letter, glanced at it wonderingly, and asked, "Eli, do you want Dobby to deliver the letter for you? Ever since Dobby got his freedom, he has been unwilling to obey other people's orders, but you and Harry Potter is an exception, because you help Dobby to be free, so Dobby is willing to help you."

Kevin smiled and said, "Then I thank you in advance, Dobby! But this letter is not for me, but for you."

Dobby asked in surprise, "For Dobby?"

Kevin nodded and said: "Yes. You take this letter to Diagon Alley, there are three stores for you to choose from, Lihen Bookstore, Frozen and "Thursday" restaurant, they will provide you with a Work."

Dobby looked at the envelope in his hand in disbelief, and asked, "You said Dobby could get jobs in these three stores by holding it? Why?"

Hermione immediately said, "Because the owners of these three stores are all Kevin."

Kevin nodded and said, "Yes, I am willing to give you a job with wages."

Dobby was trembling with excitement, and said, "Really? Mr. Allie! Dobby... Dobby is so happy."

Kevin said: "Don't get excited, Dobby! There are some things I want to explain to you in advance. If you think you can't accept it, then there is no need to go to Diagon Alley."

Hermione looked at Kevin in surprise, not understanding what he meant.

Dobby said: "As long as it doesn't deprive Dobby of his freedom again, Dobby is willing to accept it."

"Don't rush to agree, just listen to it first." Kevin said: "Dobby, you have no work experience. I mean normal work, not your previous one. Can you understand?"

Dobby nodded, and Kevin continued: "Since you plan to work, you must abide by the rules set by the store or the boss. Of course, you don't have to follow the rules when you are not working or for things outside of work. Therefore, you need to obey the store manager or the rules when you are working. Can you accept the boss's order?"

After gaining freedom, Dobby no longer wants to obey anyone's orders, but he needs to obey the work rules if he needs to work.Kevin is willing to help Dobby, and he can find an excuse to "give" Dobby a salary, which is not a problem for Kevin.

But to do so would be an insult to Dobby, the thin, dirty little elf who was trying his best to change his existence, not become a beggar.

Regarding the rules and regulations of the shop, Dobby has already learned something in the process of job hunting, so he is completely fine on this point. After expressing his gratitude again, Dobby took the letter from Kevin to him happily. left.

"What did you say in your letter?" Hermione asked.

Kevin said: "I just told Tom they gave Dobby a job."

Ron said: "Then you must pay him more. This is not difficult for you, is it? Kevin."

Ron doesn't care about the house elves, but he still appreciates Dobby who pursues freedom. After learning that Dobby was free, he also expressed his willingness to donate a sweater to Dobby. , although that sweater was something he didn't want.

Hermione immediately retorted: "Be careful, Dobby needs a job, not pity."

Hermione's view of equality is not to give special care to those so-called "lower status", but to treat them equally and normally.In the same way, asking for special treatment is already an act of self-discrimination, such as the incident in the future lighthouse country.

Kevin also expressed this point of view in the letter, neither discriminating against Dobby nor giving him special care, Dobby only needs to treat him like other employees after agreeing to work.

Of course, if Dobby really did the work of two or even three people, Kevin also stated in the letter that he could pay Dobby more than he deserved.

"Okay, this issue doesn't need to be discussed anymore, because it can't be solved overnight." Kevin interrupted Hermione and Ron, who were discussing the house elf issue, and said, "Aren't we here for shopping and enjoyment? What are you waiting for?"