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| Moments in Time by Larner | 5 Review(s) |
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| Andrea | Reviewed Chapter: 87 on 6/3/2009 |
| What must have it been like for Saradoc to see his "other son" in that state? He finally sees with his own eyes all the scars that tell of Frodo's quest. On the other hand he sees the love directed to Frodo by many others. It is true that love alone could not heal all the wounds, but one thing is sure: love never dies! Not Frodo's love for his family and friends, and not their love for him. That might have been a consolation for Saradoc and all the others when they learned that Frodo had left Middle Earth forever! Thank you very much for this wonderful little story :-) Author Reply: Sara now knows for certain what all four of them went through, and realizes just how bad it was for all of them, and particularly on Frodo. And you're right--that's balanced by the love he sees directed at them all, and particularly Frodo. It's hard for a parent to know a beloved child or foster child suffers pain and be unable to do anything about it. As for love never dying, that is so true! You are welcome, and thank you! | |
| Kitty | Reviewed Chapter: 87 on 6/3/2009 |
| Oh, it must have been hard for Saradoc to see Frodo in this state, realising how bad his health has become! But it was nice that he asked after the clothes Frodo wore, not after his scars. And thinking about it, seeing these scars might have helped him to understand how bad it really was what Frodo had been through and why he never really healed. Still, I am glad Saradoc got to do this, to help Frodo, have this last few words with him and so see him sleeping peacefully when he left, considering it was the last time he saw his foster son. The end left me sniffling. Very touching, Larner. Author Reply: I'm certain you are right, Kitty. It's never easy seeing someone you know suffering and know there is nothing you can do about it. But now he has an excellent idea as to what ALL of the Travellers experienced, and has a better idea of WHY there is the pain and the unwillingness to share the worst bits. You're right that at least he has this memory, and the knowledge that it's not for lack of recognition or caring that Frodo leaves in the end. Thank you so much! | |
| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 87 on 6/3/2009 |
| This was so very sad. I'm glad it didn't happen like this, but I liked the way you explored this AU. Author Reply: Not exactly AU--in my original storyline, after the dinner Frodo collapsed and Saradoc helped him to bed, after which a much chastened Paladin and Eglantine asked a few final questions of Sam before taking their leave and returning to the inn where they were staying. Sara and Esme stayed a bit longer and saw Sam infusing athelas leaves for the vapors within Frodo's room, after which they, too, returned to the inn where a long discussion was held between the two pairs of parents and Merimac, with them deciding perhaps it would be best to go out and meet with the Rangers to discuss with them what had happened and its implications in the outer world. And the next morning an Elf arrives with a different bundle of herbs to make a medicinal tea for Frodo, and Frodo makes his final preparations to leave the Shire and Middle Earth. This was Saradoc's last chance to see Frodo before his cousin left Middle Earth, one way or another. They have that one last shock waiting them, when they find the Crickhollow house hastily abandoned and only a mallorn leaf about a crushed lembas wafer as a clue as to where Pippin and Merry might have gone. But I would hope that for Saradoc the memory of Frodo sleeping would help him accept that Frodo's choice to take the ship was the right one. Thanks so for the feedback, Linda. | |
| Antane | Reviewed Chapter: 87 on 6/2/2009 |
| Human love was not enough, but nothing is stronger than Divine Love and he will feel that full force soon one would like to imagine as he must have felt in some dimmer way on the Quest as well. All that mortal comfort was not in vain though, not at all and with that sweet smile, he knows it. Namarie, God bless, Antane :) Author Reply: I know he at times felt that comfort while on the quest, but now he needs it more directly, I think. But, yes, he does know that the love he feels helps him--just not enough to remain long. Thanks so, Antane. | |
| Ainu-Yavanna | Reviewed Chapter: 87 on 6/2/2009 |
| After the first sentence I knew this would make me cry. And it did. After so many misunderstandings, so much pain, love is still there and wins in the end. Last comfort indeed - for both of them. Author Reply: Thank you, Ainu-Yavanna. There must have been a good deal of love between Frodo and his Brandybuck cousins who helped raise him, and who were Merry's parents. | |