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Climbing the Mallorn Trees  by Lairewen 5 Review(s)
MarianelReviewed Chapter: 3 on 10/8/2015
Such a wonderful story of love, friendship and brotherhood.It was heartwarming to read. Thank you!
Awwh if I could some do your story justice on Deviant art with some drawings! Such as it is I have not yet come around to draw but I hope to do it one day.

Jay of LasgalenReviewed Chapter: 3 on 12/2/2005
A very sweet tale. Poor Rúmil was so jealous of his little brother - but I like Haldir's skill (and manipulation!) in pointing out that he'll be Orophin's big brother, and equally loved and worshipped.

Author Reply: Thank you very much, Jay! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. :)
Haldir's not just a pretty face. lol

Tux

daw the minstrelReviewed Chapter: 3 on 12/1/2005
Lovely ending, Lairewen. These brothers are lucky to have one another in the hard times that will come.

I'm a middle child myself, so Rumil has all my sympathy.

Author Reply: Thank you! I'm delighted that you've enjoyed the fic. They are very lucky I agree! :)

BodkinReviewed Chapter: 3 on 12/1/2005
What a good, encouraging big brother Haldir is. And cunning enough to be parent-like in his skills - without the hassle of actually being directly responsible for the rearing of this little one.

And Rumil's parents show love without condoning his bad behaviour. What wise elves! I love the way his naneth pops the baby in Rumil's arms. And Orophin is very wise to show such admiration for his brother. There's nothing like genuine, whole-hearted admiration to help win over a suspicious older child.

I hope you are planning on writing some more stories about this threesome - and Haldir's efforts in brother-rearing. This was delightful.

Author Reply: Thank you! Haldir's status as brother rather than parent probably aided in his success - he's not quite as imposing!

There's nothing like genuine, whole-hearted admiration to help win over a suspicious older child.

LOL so true! Orophin may be young but he's not stupid! ;)

I'm so glad you've enjoyed this story. I've not got anything else planned at the moment, but I can never stay away from these three for long, so there's a good chance more may turn up in the future! (And I've just realised I have an elfling fic I never posted here... oops! Must do that!)

LOTRFaithReviewed Chapter: 3 on 11/30/2005
Huzzah!!! A wonderful tale Lairewen! I loved it. :-) Haldir was a little mean, but he was doing only what he thought was best and it turned out perfectly :-)

Ah yes... I am glad that Nana knew exactly what to do to conquer jealousy. :-) I fell in love as soon as I saw my little siblings :-) And yes... I do have 11 siblings. I am nearly smack dab in the middle :-D

I loved this little story and I hope you post more soon!!

Author Reply: Thank you! As the old saying goes, sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind! I'm glad you liked it!

Your mother must be a saint, that's all I can say! 12 children - Amazing!


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