At the start, both the elves and the more established human residents were wary of Hermione. After all, they had heard the rumour that she was the witch who could one day be the Mistress of the Manor, and as such they weren’t sure what to make of her or how they should act in her presence. Soon enough, however, they saw that she was quite as lovely and caring as Harry ever was, and looked forward to her visits and welcomed her help, lamenting her loss as soon as it became time for her to return to the house each evening.