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| Fate and Destiny by PIppinfan1988 | 6 Review(s) |
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| Grey Wonderer | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 2/5/2007 |
| I like the way Paladin handle this in his talk with Degger. He seems to have known just exactly what to say and how to say it. Great parenting that. It only seems right that Degger would wonder if his older brother could have been saved too. He must feel a bit of regret on that issue and maybe even a bit of survivor's guilt as well. I was so glad to get a minute or two of reading in this weekend! I managed to play catch up. I am now going to read the other lovely chapter of this story. Next weekend promises to be a long one with me working on Saturday so there will be no reading or writing time for a while. I will be thinking of you though and awaiting more of the story! | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 1/2/2007 |
| Yes, poor Degger--it had to have eaten at him to think that perhaps his brother could have been saved. But Paladin's conjectures are probably quite correct, and it was good for him to give them to Degger to chew on. I am eager to see what happens next... Author Reply: So am I! :-) LOL, not really, I've seen pretty much all of the story for a long time now--I'm just filling in the details. I could have forged on with the last bits but I thought it important to stop and take a wee breath with Degger and allow him to catch up. I'm still tying up loose ends so there's a tiny bit more to go. Thank you for reading! PF | |
| Andrea | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 1/2/2007 |
| Degger stood and surveyed the best of friends any lad could ask for. “I’m a bit better, thank ye. I just needed remindin’ o’ where I came from an’ where I’m goin’.” That's what Paladin did, and he did it very well, I must say! It seems he had some practice before. Degger did the right thing when he decided to stay at Great Smials. Paladin is like a father to him and I think there's no one else in the whole Shire who could replace him. It is very likely that amid all the possibilities Paladin finding Degger in that alley was the best thing that could have happened! Author Reply: Oh, I agree; Degger made the right decision to stay at Great Smials, however, I don't think wild ponies could have dragged him away. He knows he's been blessed with a caring family who loves him as their own. I'm glad you like Paladin--he's one of my favourite hobbits after our Fab Five (Merry,Pippin,Frodo,Sam, Bilbo). I'm trying not to paint him so angelic, but when the lads are children and young adults, it's difficult to have him screw-up too bad--he's supposed to be an example, lol. Although I do have something tumbling round in my head to tarn his halo just a tad. ;-) Thanks for reading! PF | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 1/2/2007 |
| A good reminder that good can come out of troubles, if one is open to it. And I think Degger is at last opening to possibilities, and happy about it. Glad all now know he is Isembold's heir. Wonderful. Author Reply: Thank you! Right now, I think Degger is open to a host of possiblities after what he's been through, lol. Whether or not he's happy about it is moot, but he is accepting of it for the moment. Thank you for reading! PF | |
| Garnet Took | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 1/2/2007 |
| Poor Degger. I'm glad Paladin was able to pull him out of it, at least a little. It really must be hard for him to accept what has happened and to understand that events in his life were no one's fault, they just were. Now I'm starting to get curious what is in Degger's future. Will he stay at Great Smials as a Took, or will he marry some working-class girl and go off to make his own way, or, who knows, will he end up in some place like Buckland or Bree even? Enquiring minds are starting to wonder. Hmmmm, can I feed the bunnies any more? Thanks. GT Author Reply: Yeah, that was indeed a lot for him to take in all at once. I think he'll eventually come to terms with what happened and that some things are beyond his or anyone's control. LOL, oh go on and feed me the bunnies! I've already have a headful of ideas for the next installment of the Degger Saga, what's a few more? :-P In fact, there are a couple of your bunnies that must have telepathic twins in my head, lol. Perhaps we'll see what transpires this coming summer. ;-) Thank you for reading! PF | |
| Pearl Took | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 1/1/2007 |
| “Don’t say that,” said Paladin. “One never knows what the future holds for them. You may never wear the medals of Office, but fate may have other plans for Isembold’s descendant. Either way, master Degger--your lineage has plenty of Took blood in it, and there is a way to honour your mother, grandfather, and great-grandfather, if you wish.” I'm eager to see what's next! This is such a touching tale, Pippinfan. :-) Author Reply: Awww...thank you, Pearl! Your so sweet to say that. :-) Oh, there's still a few ends to be tied up and there *is* the second part of this tale yet to write, but I think after this installment I'll let Degger rest for a wee bit and absorb all that's happened to him so far. ;-) Thank you for reading! PF | |