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| A Centenary of Special Significance by Baggins Babe | 8 Review(s) |
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| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 9/26/2007 |
| I could see that sunrise. I love sunrises but I specialise in appreciating sunsets. That way I don't have to get up quite so early! Loved the hobbits in this and the little boy still in Aragorn and the whiskey at dawn and the misty folk and...... Author Reply: Glad you enjoyed the sunrise. I love both, and I imagine Aragorn to be a 'morning person.' All those years of Rangering had an effect I'm sure. | |
| Tigger | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 9/21/2007 |
| Well, I'm still not caught up on sleep from my trip, so here's hoping this makes sense!! ;o) Sigh...Ewithain ( ;oD ) seeing Halbarad and Eldacar's spirits was so perfectly done. The poor man has been through so much, but now he knows those who he misses so very much are at peace and it's time for him to move on as well. Never to forget, but those memories won't have that bitter sharp edge to them anymore. Loved the term for the spirits though. "Misty folk" is perfect. Thank Goodness it's the actual day for both Aragorn and Faramir's sakes. Aragorn's about to go crazy trying to figure out where his presents are and Faramir's apartments are about to burst. :oD Can't wait to see Aragorn's reaction to The Cake. I hope you got my e-mail. Once again, if you sent me a reply, I didn't get it. Sigh...Not getting all of my e-mail is beyond frustrating, but what can you do when you're literally in the middle of nowhere and very few options!?! Anyway...Can't wait to read about the rest of the day and bring on the feasting!!! There's a King who needs his Hobbit Birthday Cake. :oD Author Reply: Yes, I did send a reply to your e-mail - not receiving e-mails must be very frustrating. I'll re-send. Yes, Aragorn's reaction to The Cake will be worth waiting for, I hope. To call it a cake is a bit of an understatement but we shall see. :-) Just as well the day has arrived and Faramir will be able to move in his apartments again! And there is peace for Erithain at last. Glad you're back. | |
| Pearl Took | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 9/9/2007 |
| I like Aragorn's ritual and Freddy seeing the misty folk. I really like that Aragorn wanted to honor the fallen on his special day and that he was making sure the soldiers would be able to celebrate as well. "His only regret about the day was that Frodo, Sam and Rose were not there to share it with him but he was hoping to sneak away to the White Tower during the afternoon to look into the Master-Stone and see them enjoying the celebrations in the Shire." I guess my only question is wouldn't he miss Merry and especially Pippin, his own knight, as well? You've hardly mentioned them at all, it just seems a little strange to me. Author Reply: Oh there will be much mention of Merry and Pippin in the next chapter, and naturally Aragorn would like to have them there too. He has not forgotten tham and neither have I. I'm sure Aragorn would wish to honour the fallen and remember those who paid the ultimate price in the struggle. Glad you're enjoying. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 9/9/2007 |
| Well, he was a Ranger, after all; and love the informality he shares with Anrion. Glad they follow Shire gifting traditions here--how wonderful! And to know his son and brother are desiring his peace of mind, having this confirmed by small Hobbit lads and kings, will aid Erithain a good deal, or so I'd think. Author Reply: The healing power of hobbits strikes again! Erithain now has the chance to heal and enjoy his life in the knowledge that son and brother would wish that. | |
| Idril Celebrindal | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 9/9/2007 |
| Wonderful chapter! I found myself sharing in the sunrise, the commotion of breakfast and the memorial was very touching. Freddie is adorable! Idril Author Reply: Delighted to see you're still enjoying the adventure. Freddy is adorable, isn't he? :-) Larner called it the 'blessed tyranny of small hobbits' and I think that sums it up. | |
| Kitty | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 9/9/2007 |
| The difference between Denethor and Aragorn has to be truly unbelievable at times. I can imagine very well that the Guards would gladly die for Aragorn, who shows his appreciation for them and their job so openly and respects them so much. Denethor would never have gone out to watch the dawn and certainly not to simply have a nice bit of small talk with a mere guard, even if it is a Captain. Or gifting the guards with ale ... Not to mention how humble Aragorn is, and how openly thankful for all the help he got to get his Kingdoms and wife. Love the idea that they saw Erithain’s brother and son, and particularly that Erithain saw them and finally found a bit of peace after all the grief. And little Freddy is so adorable! I always want to cuddle him. Author Reply: The Citadel Guard must notice the contrast between Denethor and Aragorn. Can't imagine Denethor enjoying a birthday whiskey with his Captain of the Guard and nattering while watching the sunrise. By all means, cuddle Freddy - I'm sure he won't mind! | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 9/8/2007 |
| "I come here to watch the dawn because this to me is a miracle. I remember the Dawnless Day and the oppressive suffocating cloud of evil which hung over Sauron's land, and to see the sun rising above the Ephel Duath is the greatest sign that life has truly changed. And I also remind myself that everything I have - my kingdoms, my beloved wife and children, the safety of the Free Peoples - is due to two small hobbits who walked from their lush green land into that barren wasteland, willing to give their lives for Middle-earth. That is humbling indeed, and kings should remain humble." Beautiful, my dear, and very much in character! Author Reply: Delighted that you enjoyed it and feel it is in character. I'm sure Aragorn was always grateful to those who helped him to the throne. | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 9/8/2007 |
| What a beautiful sunrise! I felt I was standing there watching it myself. "And I also remind myself that everything I have - my kingdoms, my beloved wife and children, the safety of the Free Peoples - is due to two small hobbits who walked from their lush green land into that barren wasteland, willing to give their lives for Middle-earth. That is humbling indeed, and kings should remain humble." He now knew his loved ones were happy and it would be a rejection of all they had fought for to go on wallowing in misery. He would learn from the hobbits and embrace life again How absolutely lovely. What a blessing hobbits are, to all who have eyes to see. Author Reply: Glad you enjoyed the sunrise. And hobbits are definitely a blessing! Larner calls it the blessed tyranny of small hobbits! | |