"It is definitely their best defense mechanism," she chucked slightly as a memory came back to her. "There was one time when Teddy had just learned to toddle around that if it weren't for his cuteness I may have strangled him." Hermione might not have children of her own yet, but she had enjoyed her fair share of having Teddy around. He was like a nephew to her and he had definitely helped her learn to be a little more patient.
"No," she took another sip of her drink. "Like what concerns may surround their not being bound to someone specifically. I've heard murmurings that the bond keeps them from abusing their magic. There are even beliefs out there, though they aren't held by many, that if left unchecked house elves could overcome wizards and put them into bondage."