"No. That is where elves live in the cities," she explained patiently. Hermione was still learning about this world and she wouldn't fault her for all her questions or occasionally misunderstanding.

"It's hard to know how people will react. Some will get angry or offended. Some will try to convert you, thinking they're doing you a favor. I just want to give you fair warning because people can be fools."

Even she couldn't deny that, optimist though she was.