Now that I've finished the story, I want to say how hilarious it is! I think doxies have become my favorite HP-universe magical creature (right after Kreacher, that is).
Very clever use of puns and sly allusions (though I suspect there were even more than what I caught - you obviously put some thought into your wording). I like Laide (snicker) a lot - she's a great pov character. *g*