Emmeline didn't move away from her position even as the house elf pulled away from her and accused her of trying to trick him. She couldn't help but to frown slightly, more from disappointment than actual anger. It was really quite sad that he had such a poor view of wizards. Of course there were plenty that were awful but not every wizard was that way. And if she were the betting type, she certainly bet there were more good than bad. Or at least she'd like to hope so.

"Because everyone deserves a little kindness in life," she answered with a smile, "And if being nice to others makes me strange, I'll gladly take the claim."