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Dreamflower's Mathoms II by Dreamflower	10 Review(s)
Queen Galadriel	Reviewed Chapter: 41 on 1/17/2008
Aw, poor Pip! I completely understand how he feels. Bless his heart, but Legolas is right. God bless, Galadriel Author Reply: It's all too easy, sometimes, to feel you've said the wrong thing. But Legolas has a lot more perspective on these things--he does, really, know what he's talking about.

Antane	Reviewed Chapter: 41 on 9/19/2007
"He has such a large and tender heart," he said. Gimli nodded. "Well, he is a hobbit!" Sorry it took me so long to get to this, but what a lovely ending! And that heart is in the right place too. :) Namarie, God bless, Antane :)

Kitty	Reviewed Chapter: 41 on 9/16/2007
Sorry for reviewing so late. Lovely ficlet, Dreamflower. I have to agree with Legolas – Pippin didn’t say anything he wouldn’t have said at any other wedding, too. It’s certainly not as if everyone had talked about the repercussions for Arwen and her family and Pippin had only forgotten about it. And I think that he realised on his own, took it so seriously and felt so bad proves only that he – contrary to Folco – realises when he’s wrong and how much he truly cares for his friends. I am glad Legolas was able to comfort him. And Gimli’s remark about Hobbits at the end was so insightful. I truly love your Legolas-Hobbit-interaction! Oh, and your extension of the saying was perfect for Gimli! Have a wonderful holiday in Scotland, my dear! Author Reply: You are absolutely right on all counts when it comes to Pippin. The main difference between him and Folco is that he is a good deal more perceptive and intelligent. Though he sometimes speaks impulsively, he usually realizes quickly if he has said something wrong, and moves at once to apologize or fix the situation. Unfortunately, Folco is neither as smart or as imaginative as Pippin, so he has trouble understanding how other people feel. Legolas and Gimli are very fond of their hobbits, and would do anything for them! Right now I am at the flailing and panicking stage--some of my preparations are not ready, and I can't sleep! But soon, soon I will be on my way, and everything will be better. I can't wait to see Marigold and the other Mooters!

Lily	Reviewed Chapter: 41 on 9/15/2007
Awww... a very cute story. I love Gimli's last comment. He has come to learn a lot about hobbits :) Author Reply: He has, indeed, learned a lot. And will learn a deal more as time goes by. But he's grown quite fond of hobbits.

Baggins Babe	Reviewed Chapter: 41 on 9/14/2007
Awwww! This was so sweet - how typically Pippin, worrying that he had put his furry foot in it! Those last two lines were utterly perfect and sum up all that we love so much about hobbits. I also loved the comfort and wise words offered by Legolas and Gimli. I intended to review this two days ago but the best laid plans...........! Author Reply: And I intended to reply a few days ago! But am in the middle of my plans to go to Scotland. (A week from today I'll be in Edinburgh, meeting other hobbit-lovers!) The main difference between Pippin and Folco is that Pippin is perceptive enough to realize when he's misspoken, and to want to make it right, while poor Folco never quite understands what he's done wrong! It's very Pippin indeed to worry that he has inadvertently hurt someone! Legolas and Gimli were unlikely to leave Pippin uncomforted, if they thought they could be of any help at all.

Andrea	Reviewed Chapter: 41 on 9/12/2007
Speech is silver, but silence is golden. And knowing when to speak and when to be silent is mithril. Perfect! I just realised again how high the value of mithril is, especially for the dwarves! And Pippin was just wonderful in this story! He only wanted to express his happiness. I can think of lots of other people who wouldn't even have recognised their mistake. "He has such a large and tender heart," Indeed! Frodo would be proud of him if he ever heard of this little episode! BTW, we have this saying in Germany, too: "Reden ist Silber, Schweigen ist Gold!" But nothing about mithril, naturally ;-) Author Reply: Yes, when Liza assigned me my story element, it struck me at once that in M-e, another precious metal would need to be included--ao I added the part about mithril. It does, rather, point up the relative value of that treasure! Indeed, Pippin may sometimes speak impulsively, but he's never thoughtless, and would realize his mistake at once. I think Frodo would not only be proud, but would recognize Pippin's reaction at once. grin Naturally.

harrowcat	Reviewed Chapter: 41 on 9/12/2007
And I think that last line just about says it all! g Author Reply: Yes, I think so. I nearly left it off--but then felt as it was Gimli's POV mostly, he deserved the last word. To me it quite sums up hobbits: one of the things that we know about them from canon, quite aside from their love of food and drink, is that, as a race, they were uncommonly compassionate and merciful, with very few exceptions. That was what attracted Gandalf's attention to them in the first place.

Grey Wonderer	Reviewed Chapter: 41 on 9/11/2007
I was going to pop over to the challenge site and read this there but decided to read it over here for my bedtime story instead and I enjoyed it very much. Pip is so hobbity here, recovering with encouragement for a major embarrassment. I also hadn't thought about how Arwen's wedding would affect those in her family. I also think of weddings as happy occasions but Arwen's really would have been bitter-sweet for her family. Lovely story. Author Reply: I'm glad you liked Pippin in this! I, too, had not thought a lot about how Arwen's decision would affect her family until I read Nilmandra's "History Lessons: the Third Age" and Boz4PM's "Okay, Now Panic" and their chapters on Arwen's marriage, and her father's and brother's angst over it--even though they were happy for her, they still agonized over losing her! Those stories really influenced how I see that wedding now.

Larner	Reviewed Chapter: 41 on 9/11/2007
How sweet it is indeed, knowing this one cares that he might have inadvertently caused distress in the twins. And Legolas is so comforting. As for Gimli's advice--yes, a most Dwarvish aphorism! Love it! Author Reply: Yes, Pippin's very perceptive, and would never wish to distress anyone unnecessarily, much less Arwen's brothers. But as Legolas helped him understand, it wasn't really his fault, except perhaps an excess of enthusiasm--not something Pippin can really help! When I was given that saying as my story element, I thought at once of the Dwarves and Gimli!

Lindelea	Reviewed Chapter: 41 on 9/11/2007
Ah, lovely. I especially liked the last two lines. And how nice to see Menelcar again! Author Reply: Thank you! I just thought that Legolas and Gimli would have something to say about it all, and they've learned a lot about hobbits in general, and Pippin in particular over the last few months! Well, most certainly the new Court Bard would have to be present at the Royal Wedding!!

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