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| The Courtship of Peregrin Took by PIppinfan1988 | 5 Review(s) |
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| Grey Wonderer | Reviewed Chapter: 25 on 9/27/2005 |
| That was lovely. I liked their trip to Whitwell. I wish that Pippin and Diamond had lived their after they were married instead of in the Great Smials. I love the idea of the little farm. I laughed at Pippin having to sit next to his father so that he wouldn't misbehave during the meals. Are you sure that there is only one more chapter? LOL Author Reply: :-) Yes, there is only one more chapter..but I *am* taking a little extra time for TLC, so it may run longer than normal. Like you, I love the idea of the little farm in Whitwell being occupied. You have Pearl and her family in it, and I *had* Pimpernel and her family in it until the Occupation. Have no fear--she's going back. ;-) Pippin mentioned "the big move" after he played "minder" to Diamond some chapters ago. I have plans for Pimmie. :-) Oy, I guess I tend to write my wee Pippin as a sweet, little pistol, and since the lasses melt like butter in his hands, it falls to his papa to keep the laddie in order. That child knows no bounds when it comes to mischief! Thanks for reading and take care! Pippinfan | |
| Connie B. | Reviewed Chapter: 25 on 9/27/2005 |
| What a lovely day they had. Just seeing them go to Pippin's childhood home, and sharing all those memories was sweet. Diamond's wish that she had known that type of life was kind of sad: but she has it now. Diamond and the frond was so typical of something in a young couple's relationship. That was a very nice touch. The last part with Pippin baring his soul about the Quest was handle to perfection. You hit it so well with his feeling that few if any people believed him, and the way he and Merry hid their scars. Wow. I'm both excited and sad to see this wrapping up next chapter. It's been fun. Thanks. Connie B. Author Reply: I didn't want Pippin and Diamond to go from Long Cleeve straight to betrothal; that wouldn't be fun, nor plausible. I used this chapter to have them get better acquainted, for Diamond to grow up a bit and warm up to Pippin. LOL, I confess that the frond thing was a bit cliche, but I had fun including it. I imagined that the scars are a daily reminder to Pippin and Merry of what they went through--that it was not a year-long dream. I view their scars as badges of courage; I thought if folks don't value their journey, then how would they judge, or value the scars/courage? There's much more to "scars" that I wanted to convey, but it would just overwhelm the reader if I did--and it would sort of warp my purpose for the chapter. Thank you so much for the lovely compliment! :-) I, too, am both excited and sad to see it end, but really it isn't. We both have some wild imaginations, so you may always continue your version in your dreams. ;-) Thank you for reading! Pippinfan | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 25 on 9/27/2005 |
| Yes, that impudence--that horrid impudence! Am so glad he's told at last! And, yes, this is the one! Author Reply: LOL, are you a Frodo fan? I like that moment when Pippin really shines while defending his older cousin, so I used it in the scene when he's talking about his journey. Thank you for reading Courtship! Pippinfan | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 25 on 9/27/2005 |
| Ahhhh, Pippinfan, I am *so* grinning right now! This chapter was incredibly sweet, romantic, tender, just a tad angsty from the fearsome memories, yet beautifully comforting as well. I could just *see* Diamond watching Pippin and teasing him with the frond. *sigh* I'm now officially a puddle of goo. Author Reply: LOL, you know, Dreamflower, you really made my day with your sweet and lovely comment. :-) You mentioned everything I was trying my best to convey in this chapter. It was a day for these two love birds to get better acquainted, a sort of "set up" for the next chapter. These last two chapters are special, so I am taking extra TLC with them--which explains the late update. Thank you for all your encouragement--and thank you for reading Courtship. Pippinfan | |
| Pearl Took | Reviewed Chapter: 25 on 9/27/2005 |
| Aw, sealed with a kiss :) It would mean a lot to Pippin to be believed :) Looking forward to the last chapter, though sorry to see this end, it's been so wonderful :) :) Author Reply: I guess I'm a romantic at heart after all. Pippin and I have a wee bit in common with that. ;-) I am sorry to see it end, too, but life does go on--hehehe, *their* lives...in the form of our limitless imaginations! :-) Thank you for reading! Pippinfan | |