"This looks lovely, thank you, Tippy," Hermione hastily reassured him. Her stomach rumbled at the sight of food, and the elf gave a small bow. As much as she might want to dig in, however, she couldn't help her curiosity at Tippy's elegant attire. "If you don't mind me asking," she began, not wanting to offend him, "it's just... I've never seen elves with such impeccable style as you and Gigi." She hoped that was appropriately polite. 