Ferencze's words had a considerable impact on Hermione, and she couldn't say a word about the words she had thought of before.

"So you understand?" Kyle turned to look at her and said:

"In the eyes of the centaurs, we who are clothed are punishing ourselves in the harshest way possible...... This is exactly the same as what you think of house-elves. ”

"No, it's two different things." Hermione shook her head, trying to disprove Kyle's opinion, "I mean, centaurs don't have anything to do with us, it's just their habit to don't like to get dressed, right...... But the house-elves are one of us, and they're also in the school. ”

"It's no different, it's just that you don't want to admit it."

"I've seen the centaurs in the Explorer Squad in Romania, and they're the same, and they don't change their habits or force their teammates to accept their ideas just because they're wizards, and they get along very well with each other," Kyle said. ”

"No...... I don't think it'......" Hermione said hesitantly, but didn't know how to refute it.

She missed Harry and Ron a little, at least they might be able to say a word for themselves if they were here...... Oh no, Ron had laughed at her badge too, and even here it wouldn't necessarily help.

"What are you talking about?" Hagrid asked, somewhat dazed.

Although he was involved in the whole process, even Ferenze was called by him, he didn't understand what these people were saying at all.

Centaurs, clothes, house-elves...... He understood exactly what this meant, and was confused.

"That's ......" Cho then walked over and explained the general situation to Hagrid.

On the other side, Kyle looked at Hermione, whose face was full of confusion, and continued:

"One more thing I have to tell you, Hermione.

"You may not realize that your rush into the kitchen to persuade the house-elves to ask for wages is in a way the equivalent of a centaur storming the castle and demanding that everyone take off their clothes.

"This kind of request is the greatest insult to them, and there is no one. Seriously, I'm surprised the house-elves didn't beat you out. ”

"It's almost ......," Hermione muttered in an almost inaudible voice after a moment of silence, "I saw a house-elf go to fetch a spatula and firewood as I was leaving......"

"Then they're quite restrained, and they can endure until you're about to leave." Kyle shrugged his shoulders and said, "Anyway, if the centaur comes and tries to persuade me not to wear clothes, then he's going to be in the school hospital for a while." ”

"Poof."

Cedric couldn't help but laugh...... The horsemen advised everyone not to wear clothes, this picture is so interesting, it's funny just thinking about it.

As a result, in the next second, he was kicked hard by Qiu who came back.

"By the way, what about Dobby."

At this time, Hermione seemed to suddenly think of something, and regained some confidence.

"Dobby, the house-elf who sealed the entrance to the platform in his second year and caused Harry and Ron to miss the train in time, he demanded that the wizard pay him.

"This shows that house-elves don't exactly like slave labor, they just don't realize it yet."

"I don't deny it...... But this is only a special case. "This happens in wizards as well, remember when it came to the Quidditch World Cup, there was a wizard who liked to let a wholesome breeze blow his ass." ”

Cedric laughed again.

He also remembered that the wizard was wearing only a printed nightgown that was not too long, and was reluctant to change into pants.

"And speaking of Dobby......"

Kyle thought for a moment, "He's having a good time with Newt Smith Camander, half of his ten Galleons a week is used by him to buy snacks for various magical beasts, and half is given to Sniff...... And it was all of his own volition, and sometimes Newt stopped it, and he bought it secretly.

There is also a day off a week, and Dobby also takes Galleon out to buy things, and then changes into his own clothes and continues to work. ”

For Dobby, he never needed those Galleons, but to be able to work more freely...... Hard work pays off, you can say no to things you don't like, that's all.

And apart from the reward, the rest of Hogwarts have already done it. ”

"yes." "If you go to the kitchen a lot, you'll see that they're always happy, and sometimes I just want to get some biscuits, and when I come out, I find myself holding enough snacks for a week."

I have to say, they are too enthusiastic at times. ”

Hermione was silent, her face growing paler, biting her lip, and her whole body was extremely depressed.

The centaur thought had too much impact on her, and she wondered if she was really wrong to do so, but her obsession kept denying it.

Hermione's mind was confused and at a loss.

"Again, you're going in the wrong direction."

As if sensing her thoughts, Kyle looked in the direction Ferrencer had left and said, "The best thing you should do is find a way to change most people's attitudes towards house-elves, rather than forcing them to be paid."

I know a very old house-elf, and because the original owner was very kind to him, he always remembered it and was grateful. ”

"You mean to say that I didn't do anything wrong?" Hermione looked up and said excitedly.

"If you stop rushing into the kitchen and get them paid." Kyle laughs and says, "If there's a next time, you'll probably be the first to be kicked out of the kitchen." ”

"So what am I going to do?" Hermione hurriedly asked, "How about handing out flyers, or writing a letter to the Daily Prophet." ”

"I don't care about that." Kyle spread his hands, "After all, it's your decision, it's definitely up to you to implement, and I still have to hurry up and prepare for the second event of the tournament, I'm very busy." ”

"And if I stopped asking for house-elf wages, would you buy the badge?" Hermione didn't seem to be dead yet.

"This ......"

Kyle thought back to the badge that said "Vomit" and reached into his pocket again, "It's a misfortune, I came out in a hurry today and didn't bring any money."

So, next time, next time I'll definitely buy it. ”

Connor, who was next to him, glanced at him.

It's not that she doesn't know that Kyle's belongings are basically in the boxes he carries with him, so how can he not bring any money.

Of course, she won't say that.

After a while, Hermione was ready to go back, but she didn't have the confidence she had when she came, and just walked forward silently with her head down, not knowing what she was thinking.

"Oh, yes."

At this point, Kyle suddenly stopped her, "I can't help, but I can give you a piece of advice."

If you have time, go to the school library and flip through the books about house-elves to get to know them more fully and deeply.

"At the very least, you have to be familiar with their history and know their character, so that you can better convince others.

"Instead of all decisions being ...... as before, I think...... I think...... That's not going to work. ”

……

(End of chapter)