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The Vault of Annúminas  by shirebound 16 Review(s)
WhitewolfofDarknessReviewed Chapter: 7 on 8/23/2007
awww! I still can't wait to whats next our hobbit and his little dog too!

Author Reply: I can't wait to see what's next, too! Thanks, Whitewolf.

grumpyReviewed Chapter: 7 on 8/20/2007
Love the vision Elladan had of Estel and his children, superimposed over Aragorn and Frodo. Things to come.
Nice to see that Aragorn is a worried about Frodo's first trip, as the twins were at Estel's first time.

Author Reply: Thanks, Grumpy. I like finding similarities between people and events, especially if it involves Frodo. :)

harrowcatReviewed Chapter: 7 on 8/20/2007
Loved every word as usual Shirebound! Good of Aragorn tobesoconcerned for Frodo's emotional health and great to put it in perspective with his own first foray into the wider world. Frodo couldn't have better guardians for his first steps.

And the foresight vision! Wow!!!!!

Author Reply: Aragorn isn't *always* sure of himself, and I can imagine that escorting a hobbit OUT of the Shire would be more than a little out of his own comfort zone. It's interesting to explore little moments like that.

Glad you're enjoying! :)

lbiloverReviewed Chapter: 7 on 8/16/2007
Eek, I am a little late in reading and commenting on yet another wonderful chapter. So many things to love here: Aragorn's worry at taking Frodo outside the Shire, Elladan's foresight and understanding that Frodo is a very remarkable hobbit, the tug-of-war with Scamp (awwwww!!!), and Frodo's increasing ease with Elladan. I hope the next chapter isn't far off!!

Author Reply: Every parent needs to pack their child's (or pet's) favorite toys for a trip, and Frodo is no exception! I just knew that rag-rope had to make an appearance sometime. I'm so glad you're enjoying this. I certainly hope to have time soon to work out the details of chapter 8. :)

AntaneReviewed Chapter: 7 on 8/16/2007
I know I must have said it before - but love sweet, lovely, innocent, happy Frodo! It's so nice just to see him that way before he had to embrace what he was created for, though of course I love him then too!:)

Namarie, God bless, Antane

Author Reply: Thank you, Antane. Wherever we can ease Frodo's path, and bring him happiness, friendship, and love, it's such a joy to do so.

Glory UnderhillReviewed Chapter: 7 on 8/15/2007
This is such a beautiful, warm, and exciting adventure that I can hardly say what I love most about it. When it's all done, I will certainly be going back to read it all again!

Author Reply: Oh Glory, thank you so much! What a lovely thing to say.

Linda HoylandReviewed Chapter: 7 on 8/15/2007
Another truly delightful chapter. I loved Aragorn's concern for Frodo here and their playfulness together.

Author Reply: Thank you, Linda. Visiting with hobbits is always good for Aragorn's spirit.

CuthalionReviewed Chapter: 7 on 8/15/2007
How thrilling that you give us the chance to peer into Elladan's head - and his foresight makes me both, happy and sad. And this halfling... Yes, this halfling indeed... his fate interwoven with that of Aragorn, but not with the bright future that lies ahead of Isildur's heir. *small sigh*

Beautiful.

Author Reply: I'm so glad you're enjoying this. With all the injury and weariness ahead for Frodo, writing this series of gentle, happy stories helps me to bear it.

LarnerReviewed Chapter: 7 on 8/15/2007
Yes, human and elvish blood, and his own nieces and nephew. I so with Frodo, too, could have seen those children.

Author Reply: I like the idea from The Silmarillion (I believe) of the "master stone" palantir permanently housed on Tol Eressea; perhaps it was able to show Frodo quite a bit. (Or at least, it was a concept I played with in "Sing Me Home".)

AndreaReviewed Chapter: 7 on 8/15/2007
“Do you recall your first patrol? You did not know it, but Elrohir and I were uneasy about taking you beyond protected borders

Great reply, Elladan! And wise! There will always be a certain day in the life of a young man (or hobbit, in this case) when you have to release him and let him explore his surroundings more freely! However, for a hobbit it is something very special when it comes to the outside world.

That Elladan called Frodo "remarkable" is indeed - remarkable ;-) His vision showed him that the lives of Aragorn and Frodo will be interwoven in the future. He should never underestimate his own abilities.

Last but not least, the little episodes with Scamp involved make this story even more lovable :)

Thank you!

Author Reply: He should never underestimate his own abilities

I love it when the Big Folk learn something about themselves because of their interactions with hobbits. I tried to weave that theme into the original story, "Quarantined", and it seems to have followed me ever since.

I'm so glad you're enjoying this, and our wee pup! Writing and sharing these gentle adventures make me very happy. :)

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