To sum up, it is clear that are classifications should sometimes be seen more as guidelines and not as exact truths. Despite it being the Merpeople themselves choice to refrain from being classed as Beings, it is still an injustice to be labelled as such. These creatures are intelligent, sociable (to their own kind) and creative. Capable of thought, speech (of their own language) and invention. Surely a creature worthy of being seated within the Wizarding council.