Clearing the Heir
by Lindelea
A holiday story, written for Marigold's Challenge Number 11. How did Bilbo come to the decision to name an heir?
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· Complete
· Updated 10 December 2004
Characters: Bilbo, Eglantine Took, Hamfast Gamgee, Lobelia Sackvill-Baggins, Lotho Sackvill-Baggins, Paladin Took, Pearl Took, Pervinca Took, Pimpernel Took
Chapters
- 1. In which Bilbo has a Decision to make, and the Sackville-Bagginses come to Tea. (1,432 words)
- 2. In which more Unexpected Guests are announced, and the Sackville-Bagginses suddenly remember a Previous Engagement. (876 words)
- 3. In which Bilbo acquaints himself with the Vagaries of Unclehood. (2,228 words)
- 4. In which Bilbo discovers that Young Hobbits are to be Heard as well as Seen, has a Serious Discussion, and finds a Solution to a Problem. (2,460 words)