Gerda
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| Biographical Information | |
| Born | 6 May 2006, 6 |
| City of Birth | Freiburg, Germany |
| Current City | Godric's Hollow, UK |
| Residence | The Old School |
| Blood status | Creature |
| Also known as | Elf |
| Physical Information | |
| Species | House Elf |
| Gender | Female |
| Height | 2'4" |
| Skin Colour | Grey |
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Gerda is a house elf. She lives with Ignan Storm in Godric's Hollow. Originally, she was purchased by Ignan for his father Merik Storm, to care for the old wizard in his last year, and on his death, Ignan became her master. She travelled with him to Britain and now keeps his house.
Appearance
As a bound house elf, she does not wear clothes, but wears a variety of pillowcases, particularly flannel ones in the cold weather. She is not sure what she would do if gifted clothes by her master, as she's quite fond of her life, and is not treated badly. Her skin is grey and she has eyes like two crystal balls. Her ears are enormous and she has very good hearing.
In the garden outside, Gerda's ears pricked and she looked towards the back of the house, wondering what the noise had been. As it didn't come again, and there wasn't any screaming from Ms Elliot, she returned to what she was doing so as not to displease her master.
They Say Never Teach Family or Friends
She has elected to keep the cupboard under the stairs as her room, feeling it was perfectly fit for her needs.
Personality
She is a resourceful house elf, and gets on well with Ignan. Gerda is a good cook, and tends to do all the cooking when anyone is in the house.
"I've never seen you cook anything here - you let Gerda cook." He gestured to the house elf who was polishing cutlery and piling plates while keeping a sharp eye on her master like a cookery teacher.
Weeds, Leaky Roofs and a Piercing Stare
He trusted her to supervise Johann Storm while he was 'house sitting', and followed Ignan's commands carefully, even brandishing a frying pan in threat of applying it to Johann when he did not comply with the rules.
"And you let me know if he's up to anything in my house that I would frown upon." Ignan's finger pointed from Gerda briefly to remain extended in Johann's direction while he addressed the petite elf by his feet. "No potions, Gerda, and if he protests, take a frying pan to his head and put him to sleep for the night."
"Now, don't overly worry yourself Gerda, the threat enough will do." Ignan assured the elf, and shot Johann a smirk. "But if not, you have my full and advance permission to apply the frying pan to the back of his head."
The Unlikeliest of House Sitters
Gerda purposely pinched the back of his calf. Ignan had given her instructions to do that to him, argh!
"Master Storm requests you leave now."
"In a minute!" He hissed at the elf, who pinched him hard again
Weeds, Leaky Roofs and a Piercing Stare
Gerda has more than once assisted Ignan without question, even when he arrives back in the middle of the night covered in blood, and has a high regard for confidentiality. She does obey her Master's word, but she doesn't hide her personal feelings as time goes on, as Ignan doesn't feel the need to punish her for having an opinion. He finds it refreshing.
"Gerda," He addressed the elf firmly, and it snapped to, ears pricked and eyes wide, awaiting instructions. As house elf masters went, he wasn't overly demanding. Gerda was independent and proactive, and overall kept Ignan tidier than he had ever been in his life. If his students were anything like the elf, he would be a far more pleasant teacher.
"Miranda may smoke in my kitchen." The elf's mouth formed a straight line and she blinked, her fingers knotted before her stomach, taking a moment to confirm the decision with a sullen 'Yes master', before shooting Mira one last scathing glance.
Ignan narrowed his eyes, tapped his fingertips on the kitchen table.He could the elf's sulking expression in the reflection of the kettle on the stove. He chose to ignore it, rolling his eyes slightly as he looked back to Mira the other side of the table, returning to the original topic.
They Say Never Teach Family or Friends
Other Masters
She dislikes the disruption in the house, and is taking pleasure in assisting Ignan in repairing the house. Although she was initially suspicious of Miranda Elliot, disapproving of her smoking in the house, Gerda is happy to assist her with restoring the garden to a respectable state.
From her small bag that sat on the kitchen table, Mira pulled a cigarette and lifted it to her lips, clicking her fingers at the end and the tip lit. Gerda, Ignan’s elf came back in through the back door and gave it’s master’s lover a disapproving look, purposefully leaving the back door open to let the smoke escape.
They Say Never Teach Family or Friends
Other Elves
Having lived as a solitary house elf for some time, Gerda is not sure she wants to share her space with another elf. When Camille Storm and Wolfgang Storm visit unexpectedly with their elf, she treats her fellow elf with suspicion.
