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Under My Wing  by Edoraslass 5 Review(s)
LarnerReviewed Chapter: 47 on 12/17/2007
Ah, how typical a day Rangering they've had! Love it!

LarnerReviewed Chapter: 47 on 12/17/2007
Ah, how typical a day Rangering they've had! Love it!

Linda HoylandReviewed Chapter: 47 on 1/16/2007
THis must have been a difficult day for nanny as the boys are growing up. I enjoyed reading about their adventures.

Author Reply: Yes, she wasn't too happy about giving the care of them over to someone else, even for just the day. They might do it wrong! :)

Thanks!

BodkinReviewed Chapter: 47 on 1/14/2007
Beautiful. I love the excited, bouncy loud boys - having the most wonderful day of their lives in the company of real Rangers, and with their own favourite guard to watch over their sleep. I love it that Denethor is out there himself putting up their tent - and that he won't let Boromir get away with arrogance towards Nanny. He goes up in my estimation enormously!

Then - Faramir's need for his rabbit is just so typical of a small child ... and his need for Nanny to settle him to sleep. And, come to that, his literalness about trench foot!

Yet another absolutely gorgeous episode in the life of Nanny and her charges. And, sad to say, a sign of times to come. I hope you are inspired, one day, to write about a Nanny whose boys have grown up. And about her meeting with Faramir after the war. And .......

Author Reply: Kids who are bouncing off the walls in excitement can be so cute and funny, especially if you can just let them enjoy themselves.

his literalness about trench foot
Honestly, that may be my favourite bit. The literalness of little kids is something that amuses me endlessly.

I will, one day, write them all grown up with Nanny. :)

Thanks, Bodkin!

harrowcatReviewed Chapter: 47 on 1/14/2007
Ooh a first step into a much wider world. I well remember my first camping trip and you have brought back many fond memories. Lovely to see a softer side of Denethor willing to spend time with his boys.

Author Reply: Yes, that first time camping is always exciting, even if you're just in the backyard. :) And Denethor just kind of shoved his way in there!

Thanks!

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