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| The Vault of Annúminas by shirebound | 314 Review(s) |
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| Antane | Reviewed Chapter: 16 on 1/19/2008 |
| Sorry it took me so long to get to this - so busy! :( But thank God for the immortality of Elven memories! :) So that's how, hmmm..., that we know of this tale and these lovely people, or one of the ways... So nice to see Frodo happy and innocent (I know I sound like a broken record here). And that bit about Frodo telling Sam that he couldn't let the whole time end without hearing that harp - he knows his Sam's heart well. Man, if Frodo thought *this* adventure was tiring, he'd ain't see or felt nothing yet, but Sam and Estel will be there also. Thanks for a nice ending here! Namarie, God bless, Antane :) Author Reply: I take great joy in "happy and innocent" Frodo. He deserves gentle, joyous adventures, and I know you agree! Thank you for your lovely reviews. :) | |
| Cuthalion | Reviewed Chapter: 16 on 1/18/2008 |
| “I trust his instincts, as I trust yours,” Elrond said with utter conviction. He handed the harp back to Elladan, and took up his own. “Sit beside me, my son, and we will see if these beauties remember how to speak with one another; let them now sing together as they have not done in far too long.” And so that night, and for many nights thereafter, the Elves of the Last Homely house rejoiced to hear music linking Age to Age, brother to brother, and father with son. For some reason this was what touched me most about this chapter. What a lovely, heartwarming masterpiece, Janet - and I'm so glad that I finally found the time to return to it and sing your praise! *hugs* Mona Author Reply: Thank you, Mona. That segment was going to be the end of the story, but I decided to let the hobbits have the last word. I appreciate your lovely comments so much. I wanted to write a gentle tale, but as always, hoped it would have some depth... and a lot of love. *hugs you back* | |
| Cuthalion | Reviewed Chapter: 15 on 1/18/2008 |
| “We all have different gifts,” Aragorn said, his eyes twinkling. “You, for example, have the gift of excessive impertinence, while I...” “...have the gift of excessive scruffiness.” Frodo laughed. “Estel, you’re going to be such a wonderful king.” Hee. Aragorn forever, I say! And what a lovely. cozy. hobbit-y return to the Shire! Wonderful. Mona Author Reply: Thank you, Mona! There's nothing I'd rather write than happy, teasing hobbity dialogue. | |
| Cuthalion | Reviewed Chapter: 14 on 1/18/2008 |
| *smiles* Not only "fairer than most", but also quite bright, isn't he? And then, this: “There is something I want that can only be achieved by becoming king,” Aragorn said quietly. “I wish to wed Lord Elrond’s daughter.” “Elladan’s sister? The one who looks like Lúthien?” “Yes,” Aragorn said, his face lighting up in a way Frodo had not seen before. *melts* Mona Author Reply: Awwww, thank you. And yes, Frodo is as good at solving riddles as his Uncle Bilbo. :) | |
| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 16 on 1/18/2008 |
| Thank you so much for this delightful and heartwarming story.It has been a treat to read. I very much hope you will one day return to Aragorn and the Hobbits.I love the way you write them. Author Reply: Thank you, Linda. These characters bring me such joy, and I'm so happy you've been enjoying their adventures. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 16 on 1/15/2008 |
| Such a wonderful return and last evening together--to hear the songs of Elladan, and then to think of him sharing the harp of Elros with his father, and the duets those two harps will play for the time Elrond remains here, within Middle Earth. A time of joy, I think! Love the idea of Scamps depredations on Aragorn's laces being possibly seen as "fashionable"--how wonderful. And now Frodo prepares for his own great adventure--when it must come to him. Author Reply: "Scamp's depredations..." *giggles* Thank you, Larner. This story was such a joy to write. | |
| Pearl Took | Reviewed Chapter: 16 on 1/14/2008 |
| Bravo!! "And wouldn’t it be amazing if Estel truly became king?” It will be amazing indeed, Frodo Baggins! A wonderful adventure, shirebound :-) Author Reply: Thanks, Pearl! I can hardly believe this story is finished, after planning it for so long. | |
| Pearl Took | Reviewed Chapter: 15 on 1/14/2008 |
| “I have paced off and memorized the distance to the entrance from each of the carved stones,” Aragorn said. He gazed for a moment at the hillside. “I will remember this place.” “As will I,” Elladan said. “Elves do not forget.” How true. And yet I know both will treasure Frodo's drawings as well. Of course the Gamgees have to be there! Can't have them missing the singing of an Elf! Well done as aways :-) Author Reply: Of course they have to be there! *grins* Thank you. | |
| Pearl Took | Reviewed Chapter: 14 on 1/14/2008 |
| A lovely chapter shirebound! I love the wonder as Frodo puts the pieces together. And the soothing Elven song floating out over the lake is perfect. Author Reply: Thank you so much, Pearl. It was such fun reaching this point at last. The whole series has been leading up to Aragorn finally telling Frodo about himself. | |
| Gentle Hobbit | Reviewed Chapter: 16 on 1/14/2008 |
| Ahhhh... A lovely ending to the story. I loved the scene between Elrond and Elladan and the harps reunited. "And so that night, and for many nights thereafter, the Elves of the Last Homely house rejoiced to hear music linking Age to Age, brother to brother, and father with son." Beautifully done! Thank you for this. Author Reply: Thank *you*. That passage you quoted was originally going to be the end of the chapter, but I just couldn't have anyone but hobbits say "The End"! | |