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In mythology there is a creature called a brownie, these creatures enjoy doing house hold tasks for small rewards such as honey but if these rewards are descirbed as being payments then the brownie will leave the house to find another residence. They make their homes in unused areas of a house. It is likely the brownie was the inspiration for J.K. Rowlings house elves.
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