Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we'll be taking a look at the differences between goblins and elves within the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Before we get started with the differences--of which there are many!--I'd like to make note of a few similarities that these two species share. First and foremost, both of these magical beings have powerful abilities to perform magic. And secondly, their appearances aren't all that different. They are both smaller than humans with skin tones that are on the lighter side--at least, that's true of the goblins and elves we met throughout the series. Of course, every creature's population will have varying appearances from individual to individual. However, for the most part, many of the goblins and house elves that we are introduced to throughout Harry Potter--and even Fantastic Beasts for that matter--have long, hooked noses and larger, pointed ears.

Alright, now that that's out of the way, let's get to the details that truly mark each of these magical creatures as unique...

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