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Buckland Celebration by Baggins Babe	6 Review(s)
Antane	Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 10/21/2007
Oh, that must have been hard to go back to that site of death, but yes, tears can be very healing. What a tragedy even more that Frodo also lost a sister, but she's waiting for him too. He's surrounded by so much love and now is strong enough to give it back too. Love the idea that nothing's going to frighten now after being stabbed by the Witch-king, impaled by a spider a couple feet taller than he was and violated by a demonic spirit - he survived all that - Halloween is a cinch compared to that. Very true that fears must be faced. Another part of his heart has now healed. Namarie, God bless, Antane :) Author Reply: Not sure if the unborn baby would have been a brother or a sister for Frodo, but I think Merry, Pippin and Sam filled the role of brother and Rose has become a sister for him. No doubt he will find his real siblings one day - there were several. If Frodo could survive all that he encountered on the Quest, a happy Hallowe'en would have been delightful.

Mirkwoodmaiden	Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 4/27/2005
dear BB! I loved this chapter! You wrote about a young Frodo encountering his parents death so well, so movingly! I can just a young Frodo reacting in just that way, screaming at the horrific scene in front of him. I'm glad of the way you describe Prim and Drogo when they've been dragged from the river and having that be what Frodo himself was seeing. it shoots a bit of realism into the idyllic world of the Hobbits. Children do see horrific things and pretending they don't in stories is to not be true to the world you are detailing through words. From the way you write it you can tell those images stayed with Frodo for a very long time. Loved the cat stories. Mischief and Rufus, hmmmm! Wonder where you go those names? I miss all your little kitties! Wonderful story. More please. MM (PEF) Author Reply: My dear MM! Thanks you for the thoughtful review. Yes, children do see horrific things and I think Frodo was an intelligent and aware child who would have known something was going on. No wonder he seems to carry so much pain inside him. You've found me out on the cat names! BB

Andrea	Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 4/19/2005
"You cried for a lot of things, I expect, not just for your parents. You cried for the little boy you were, for all that has happened to you since, the life you lost, the people who have gone beyond our sight one way or another, and all the pain and torment you've had to endure." Of course Gandalf was right: not all tears are an evil! And Rosie is a wise hobbit lady. She seems to understand Frodo even more, than her husband does. I loved the flashbacks and links to your other story. Frodo has endured a lot in his life and I'm glad you gave him back the joy in his life. And I would like to repeat it: There should be a woman in Frodo's life. Give this plot-bunny a chance! I know you can do it :) Author Reply: I really love writing for Rose - she is wise and warm and funny. Glad you enjoyed the flashbacks and links to other tales. I think it should all join in a cohesive way. As for a lady for Frodo - we shall have to see. :-)) Could be interesting!

Dreamflower	Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 4/19/2005
Oh what a delightful chapter! I love the altercation between Merry and Pippin, and Frodo in stern senior cousin mode, laying down the law. The visit to his parents' grave was also very insightful; I love the way Rose makes him realize that his grief is for more than just his lost parents. Poor Freddy, stuck with an airhead for a wife! I've known a few space cadets like that, and they are sweet as they can be, but totally frustrating to talk to. They are worth putting up with, though, as their full hearts make up for their empty brains. (Fredegar must attract those types; your Cornflower reminds me of my poor Folco.) And the story about Frodo's kitten and Gandalf was utterly inspired! More! More! Author Reply: Yes, I enjoyed the 'stern senior cousin'act of Frodo's. Just wanted to show that there is some fire in him and he's not always over gentle. The bit about the kitten is and will be part of my ongoing story 'Childhood Shattered, Innocence Lost' about Frodo's youth and the loss of his parents. I do like to keep the universe as connected as possible. I've also seen kittens hide up chimneys before, and washed out the soot! Still giggling at the description of Cornflower as an airhead! Love it! :-))

Breon Briarwood	Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 4/18/2005
"the sight of Frodo covered in small hobbits." Oh dear! I can't bear it! I do hope you write him finding someone to love soon. That hobbit needs a wife and babies of his own! sigh Author Reply: I think of Frodo as being very good with small children, who are probably attracted by that inner light of his, but I think the Ring destroyed his ability to love in that way. However, I think of him as content to be uncle to Sam's tribe and all the assorted Tooks and Brandybucks. He has (in this universe at least) found a sort of contentment which he thought he would never have. There are other kinds of fulfilment. Having said that, you never know what plot bunnies may bite me on the ankle one day! :-))

shirebound	Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 4/18/2005
What a gifted storyteller you are! (I've probably said that several times already, haven't I?) A wonderful chapter, but my favorite part was the beginning -- with the Sausage Wars and Frodo the peacemaker. :D Author Reply: Having food snatched off his plate is enough to annoy any hobbit, but I couldn't resist the temptation to have Frodo intervene, as he no doubt had to do in his teens and tweens. I like the idea of him being stern with them. :-)) Glad you enjoyed the chapter.

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