ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

House-Elves

House-elves are like really special helpers that some families have in their homes. They are kind of like magic servants. They are short and cute with big ears, and they love to work very hard to keep the house clean and running smoothly.

They are very loyal to the family they serve, and will do anything to make their masters happy. They can do pretty much anything, like cleaning the house, cooking food, and even sewing clothes.

But the thing that makes house-elves really special is that they have magic powers. They can do things that normal people can't, like apparating (traveling quickly from one place to another), and doing magic tricks like making objects disappear or reappear.

But even though house-elves are really helpful, they are not treated very well. Some people treat them like they're not important and only use them for hard work. This makes some house-elves very unhappy.

So, in order to help them, some people have started to fight for their rights and make sure they are treated fairly. They believe that every creature deserves to be treated with respect and kindness, no matter how big or small they are.