Reviews (16)

periantari · 14 April 2023 · Chapter 2: Éowyn

This is so endearing. I love the dialogue between the four characters in here. :)

PSW · 23 October 2015 · Chapter 9: Turnabout

This was such a fun story! I very much enjoyed it ... :-) Thanks for writing!

FantasyFan · 30 July 2013 · Chapter 9: Turnabout

Are you surprised to get a review on this story? I decided to go to the oldest pages and read forward from the end, for nostalgia, to recapture a little of the old feelings. What a delightful little story this is! I don't remember ever reading it, but to be honest, there isn't much about 2003 that's still fresh in my memory. Anyway, I loved the banter between the hobbits: so light, witty and full of tenderness. I loved the easy acceptance of Faramir, his pleasure in their company, and the growing affection between the Steward and the hobbits. I loved that Frodo isn't in horrible pain or really losing his mind, but that the sacrifices are acknowledged in the light-hearted way hobbits have. I love how Faramir is besotted with Eowyn, and the interactions between Legolas and Gimli. A lovely story - thank you so much for all the moments like this you've created over the years.

Queen Galadriel · 10 May 2006 · Chapter 9: Turnabout

LOL I can't believe it! I've read this before and still I was fooled! Twice! Playacting? Well, at least I was right that it wasn't *entirely* playacting, though there *was* a good bit involved, just not for Faramir. *grin* So the dinner was a ruse to get Frodo and Pippin to forget it! LOL! Oh, Faramir is so clever! And I love your sweet endings! God bless, Galadriel

Queen Galadriel · 10 May 2006 · Chapter 8: Nothing to Worry About

Oh my! Shirebound, I'm soon going to be laughing too hard to type reviews! So you're telling me that this whole business was a ruse? Surely not entirely! But then, I wouldn't put it past any of them! I'd love to see what you'd do with a particular plot bunny that's been nagging vaguely at me for a while, but which never wants to actually cooperate with me: Someone in the remainder of the Fellowship is having a hard time with the memories in Minas Tirith, and the Hobbits (or, if the depressed one is a Hobbit, the other three) band together to try and distract him and get the rest of the Fellowship involved, and they're all in for more than they bargained for! What think ye, hmmmmm? *sly smile* Sam chuckled quietly to himself. "Don't you worry, Mr. Frodo," he said to his sleeping friend. "We'll protect you. None 'o those cakes or sweet breads will get you, not while Samwise Gamgee is at your side." Awww! :)

Queen Galadriel · 10 May 2006 · Chapter 7: Back to Normal

Oh dear, this is a mess! LOL! Pippin and Frodo are perfect rascals! Everyone thinks Merry and Pippin are dangerous, but I'm sure Frodo can be quite as bad...and that's another reason why I love him so. :) God bless, Galadriel

Queen Galadriel · 10 May 2006 · Chapter 6: Give My Regards to Rivendell

Oh boy! LOL! Sneaky Pippin! You know, it's great to read this, but I sure am glad I'm not in Pippin's place--or Frodo's for that matter! :) What in the world did he write? God bless, Galadriel

Queen Galadriel · 10 May 2006 · Chapter 5: Good Penmanship

Uh-oh! LOL! Now things *really* get interesting! Poor Frodo! :) God bless, Galadriel

Queen Galadriel · 10 May 2006 · Chapter 4: True Love

*laughing hysterically and clutching sides* Oh...oh...LOL...I can hardly type! LOL! That was sooo sweet of the Hobbits to play around and distract poor Faramir. Frodo sighed. "At least my loyal Sam, my dearest friend, isn't trying to come up with any---" "Defeater of the Darkness," Sam suggested with an innocent look. Frodo slumped to the ground, moaning. "Just kill me now, Faramir. I'm sorry I won't be able to come to your wedding. Tell Aragorn I know he'll make a great king." He gasped. "Tell... tell Gandalf..." He rolled over on his back, pretended to breathe his last, then lay still. Faramir stuck his booted foot out, nudging Frodo a bit. "A shame," he said, shaking his head. "So young, so full of promise." "So lacking in a title," said Merry. "A hero's burial!" cried Pippin, kneeling to fold Frodo's hands on his breast. "We must honor our fallen comrade!" Oh, this is priceless! It reminds me of how my friends and I clown around sometimes. As does this: Frodo was eyeing Sam. "What are you looking at me like that for, Sam?" "I *like* Brave Baggins, sir. I think it sounds---" "...as good as Gamgee the Great?" Sam paled visibly. "Mr. Frodo, you wouldn't!" Hee hee! LOL! God bless, Galadriel

Queen Galadriel · 10 May 2006 · Chapter 3: The Library

LOL! Oh goodness! I adore Hobbits! "Sir Samwise," said Pippin, coming forward and bowing to Sam. "I give you my cousin Meriadoc as your loyal esquire." "Please, Sir Samwise," Merry fell to his knees before Sam. "Throw my cousin Peregrin into the dungeons until he shows me more respect!" Hahahaha! anywhere, unless it is over my knee. And I shudder to think what Mithrandir might do to me. He is strangely fond of the lot of you." Jesting in such a manner was beginning to come much more easily to him the longer these Halflings were about. So much so, he had begun to fear speaking thus at the wrong time, in front of the wrong people. Now that I'd love to see! :) Can't you imagine it? In the middle of some council or other Faramir comes out and just lets one of those Hobbity expressions slip, and the distinguished ambassadors just look at him like he came from the bottom of the sea and Aragorn is struggling not to laugh! Love how the Hobbits are so protective of Frodo! Faramir gave a deep sigh. "I must consult with the King. If Minas Tirith is without a proper 'dungeon' one will be built by morning. I will see to it." *giggling* Oh, that sounds like *such* a dangerous threat! (Not!) God bless, Galadriel :)

Queen Galadriel · 10 May 2006 · Chapter 2: Éowyn

"Now really," said Éowyn, undecided whether to be angry or amused. "You speak of me as if I was not here in front of you. That is hardly chivalrous." Faramir ignored her. "That is the trouble, Frodo," he sighed. "All I do is think of her. I am unable to think of anything else." He took Éowyn's hand. "Unlike you two rascals, I am of a very fine family," he continued. "I will have to teach her how to behave." "And I will have to teach you manners," said Éowyn tartly. She tried to pull her hand back but Faramir would not let it go. "And gentleness," he murmured. Éowyn reached up and caressed his cheek with her free hand. "And love," she whispered. Awwww! :) How sweet! And the moment at the end with Pippin is wonderful. God bless, Galadriel

Queen Galadriel · 10 May 2006 · Chapter 1: Faramir

Yep, I'm reading this one again. With a wink to Frodo, Faramir quickly knelt and bowed his head before Sam. "Captain Faramir, whatever are you doing?" Sam gasped in horror. "Samwise," Faramir raised his head with a broad grin, "Your fame has preceded you. You showed your quality; the very highest!" "Sir," Sam said blushing, "I said that to you. You have no cause to be saying such things to me. We all did what we had to do, and that's that." Oh, love it! *grin* Really, Sam is just a bit too sensible for his own good sometimes. But that's a good thing in the long run. :) God bless, Galadriel

Frodo Baggins · 30 April 2006 · Chapter 2: Éowyn

What a delightful story!! WOnderful sequel...I love the meeting of Eowyn adn Frodo. I am planning on doing a story about that myself. Hannon le for this exciting sequel to Reunion in Cormallen. Can't wait to read more! God Bless, Frodo Baggins

Dreamflower · 28 January 2006 · Chapter 9: Turnabout

Well, well, well! I decided to start at the back of the archive for a change--and what do I find? A Shirebound fic I've never read! Now, how likely is that? What light-hearted fun this was! I just loved all the cousinly byplay and teasing and the friendship between Faramir and the hobbits! I'm going to have to start at the back more often!!

Queen Galadriel · 8 November 2005 · Chapter 9: Turnabout

*Howls and shrieks with laughter* Oh...Oh, Shirebound, that was great!!! I can hardly write this for laughing! Those four...oh my goodness! I'm going to have to find more fluff on your page now, for I don't know of anyone who does it better! Wish I had a fraction of that tallent, for I'll need it terribly for the next chapter of The Last Days. I've decided everyone deserves something that will have them in stitches after all the angst...well, knowing me, there will still be some angst. But that's beside the point. Wonderful story and just what I was looking for! Thanks so much! God bless, Galadriel

maya_ar · 21 June 2004 · Chapter 9: Turnabout

Oh, I enjoyed this story! Thank you for sharing it.