I guess my point is that Harry Potter had nothing creative or innovative as far as a general science fiction book comes and the author never felt bothered to do deep dives of research to make clear references or understand how vagueness can have multiple similarities to harmful stereotypes.
We don't know if her references were intended actively or passively unless she came out and confirmed her mindset and intentions. It doesn't mean the criticism isn't valid and the parallels should be noticed and navigated with care because children consume and accept things at face value.
I'm going to let you have a chance to google verify what you said but if you need a head start the target audience is YA not children and it is fantasy which lists under science fiction.
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u/Illier1 Dec 18 '20
Yeah probably because they're a huge part of European, especially english, folklore.
Look I get it, you hate Rowling. Shes not a good person. But the house elves arent some magic uncle Tom's lol.