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| To Lead His People by Dreamflower | 24 Review(s) |
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| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/24/2005 |
| This is just the *best* conversation! It makes me grin so big, Dreamflower! These are my two favorite passages: You say that Merry is clever because he makes plans ahead. You are right--Merry is a very intelligent hobbit, perhaps even more so than Frodo. But that is not the only kind of cleverness. You have the kind of cleverness that comes from acting on a sudden idea, and taking advantage of the moment.” And this... Pippin smiled. “But that’s because they love me.” “That’s right. And the best way to get people to do what you wish is out of love. You have a remarkable talent for making people love you, as do your companions. You know, don’t you, that *I* would probably do anything for you that you would ask of me.” “Oh.” Pippin’s eyes filled again. “Anything? What if I asked you to do something that was not right?” “But you wouldn’t would you? Because you know that I love and trust you.” Wonderful. Author Reply: I made Shirebound grin! That makes *me* grin! I'm glad! *happy sigh* Thank you so much! | |
| SlightlyTookish | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/24/2005 |
| This is such a wonderful moment between king and knight and also between friends. I love seeing Aragorn mentor Pippin here, and who better to give him advice on how to rule? There are not enought Pippin and Aragorn moments out there. Author Reply: I always feel that when it comes to the hobbits, Aragorn is friend first and King second. Aragorn would be a wonderful mentor for Pippin, knowing so well how his mind worked, and knowing also, just what is needed in a good leader. And yes,I agree. We need more Pippin and Aragorn! | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/24/2005 |
| Oh, Dreamflower, I can just see Pippin asking that question, you know. Author Reply: Thank you. I think it would have been a rather burning question on his mind as he prepared to finally return to the Shire. As much as he wanted to go home, I'm sure that there was some ambivalence there. And Pippin's feelings about becoming Thain had changed a great deal by the time he returned. Still not something to relish, but with Aragorn's example, something he could take on with pride. | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/24/2005 |
| And as chin-wags with good old Strider go - this is a good'un! Aragorn manages to be very reassuring. And he's right too. Pippin's ability to think? / react on his feet will be very useful in his role as Thain. (Especially considering that Merry can help out with the long-term planning.) And I do think that the job of king must have gone down like a lead balloon with a man who was used to being free. Responsible for lots of things, yes, but able to get away from all the annoyances that are going to be there all the time now. Arwen might have made up for a lot - but he'll still have craved the fresh air on his face and the quiet of the forest. Pippin's probably better trained to become Thain than the Ranger is to endure kingship! Author Reply: Well, you'll notice he was honest with Pip when he said "No". Of course he did list all the things he did like, and rather skimp on the ones he didn't, but he was trying to put a positive spin on things for Pippin. I know that there's often a debate over whether Aragorn really wanted to be King. I think he wanted the results of what would come from his being King--Sauron's downfall for one thing--but not especially the Kingship itself. He had no craving for power. You might be right at that. *grin* | |