Larner · 13 April 2026 · Chapter 3: In which Bilbo acquaints himself with the Vagaries of Unclehood.
How sweet! He'd have been a natural dad, had he found someone to marry and give birth to their children.
Clearing the Heir by Lindelea
Reviews (15)
Larner · 13 April 2026 · Chapter 2: In which more Unexpected Guests are announced, and the Sackville-Bagginses suddenly remember a Previous Engagement.
Trust Lobelia to increase her collection of Baggins spoons!
Larner · 13 April 2026 · Chapter 1: In which Bilbo has a Decision to make, and the Sackville-Bagginses come to Tea.
Ah, but yes--that would certainly be OUR Lobelia. Glad to know she's interrupted at this point. It would NOT do to have her stay through Yuletide!
PSW · 19 January 2025 · Chapter 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.
This was lovely! So good of Bilbo - just jump right in like that. The SBs aren’t the only ones who would balk at bringing sickness into the house. But Bilbo is a good relative, and he was well rewarded by the company of the little girls. :-) Looking forward to the next part!
Author's reply
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I've had a lot of fun getting acquainted with Bilbo. He keeps surprising me... Thanks!
PSW · 5 January 2016 · Chapter 3: In which Bilbo acquaints himself with the Vagaries of Unclehood.
Ah ha! Yes, it would certainly be the answer to many problems... I enjoyed the little Took girls! :-) Thanks for writing!
Author's reply
Thanks so much for taking time to review! Sorry about this belated reply.
Nienor Niniel · 30 July 2006 · Chapter 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.
As I have much time to read at the moment, expect some more reviews! ;-) A very satisfying gap-filler: it is very probable that Lobelia badgered Bilbo like this, as is a continuation of her attraction to his spoons. All seem to be very much in character, and I really enjoyed this! Nienor
Author's reply
Goodness, clicking into the reviews for this story I see that I meant to carry on, and then got distracted, for I haven't even answered the reviews for the last chapter. I have a lovely vision of Bilbo driving up to Brandy Hall and getting smacked by a snowball thrown by guess-who... Spoons, and other things. I have this mental picture of Lobelia, sitting at tea in the parlour at Bag End, and Bilbo nips out to fetch something or other and comes back to find her measuring and muttering about fitting her furniture in. Thanks!
esamen · 11 December 2004 · Chapter 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.
Oh, a new Lindelea story, out of this world as usual. ‘I didn’t say I don’t have an heir,’ Bilbo said, for an idea had been growing in his mind at the thought of Buckland. Frodo Baggins. He’s already a Baggins, as it were. How much trouble would it be...? Yay! My hero's coming on the scene! Love this story and can't wait to see those blue eyes again! Thanks Lindelea! Awesome! I'll keep an eye out for the next chapter!
Author's reply
I'm so glad you enjoyed the story! Thanks for reading and taking the time to share your thoughts. I really appreciate it.
Kaga · 10 December 2004 · Chapter 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.
Please don't stop there! At least let us have the scene where Bilbo meets Frodo! Am curious to how Bilbo thinks of the lad when they meet
Author's reply
Well, the lad smacks Bilbo in the face with a snowball when they first come together. So there's that... Thanks!
Larner · 10 December 2004 · Chapter 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.
Good characterization. And Pip still to come!
Author's reply
Thanks! I appreciate your encouragement. "And Pip still to come"... though not for at least a year, if I'm remembering the timeline right.
Bodkin · 10 December 2004 · Chapter 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.
Like the elaborate chapter titles. Run, Bilbo - Buckland should be safe for Yule at any rate - and suggest a longer term solution.
Author's reply
Bilbo was probably thinking the same thing as you suggested. Sort of reminds me of "He that fights and runs away / Lives to fight another day..." Thanks!
Bodkin · 9 December 2004 · Chapter 3: In which Bilbo acquaints himself with the Vagaries of Unclehood.
Uncle Bilbo is just gorgeous with the lasses. He must be unconsciously absorbing training to help him deal with certain lads.
Author's reply
It was fun to write. My dh laughed aloud, reading of Nell and the sugar bowl. It seems she reminds him of Somebody. Thanks!
Larner · 8 December 2004 · Chapter 2: In which more Unexpected Guests are announced, and the Sackville-Bagginses suddenly remember a Previous Engagement.
And the spoons! Very familiar! Well done, Lindelea.
Author's reply
Ah, yes, you *have* to use the pewter spoons and not the silver, when Lobelia visits. If you dare risk insulting her, that is. Wonder how you'd get around it. Apologise profusely and come up with some lame excuse like, umm, er, the silver's just being polished, Lobelia, but the serving lass got called away after she'd smeared it with all that nasty goop and she hasn't been back yet to buff it off...
Larner · 8 December 2004 · Chapter 1: In which Bilbo has a Decision to make, and the Sackville-Bagginses come to Tea.
Ah, the familiar Lobelia we all know and love. Well-depicted.
Author's reply
Thanks! I understand Lobelia was modelled after a real person, some umbrella-wielding lady. At least I remember a passage in JRRT's letters to that effect. Imagine!
Bodkin · 7 December 2004 · Chapter 2: In which more Unexpected Guests are announced, and the Sackville-Bagginses suddenly remember a Previous Engagement.
Mistake, Lobelia. Should have kept Bilbo in the headlock until he'd signed.
Author's reply
LOL. But seriously, I am. laughing. aloud. *g* Thanks!
Bodkin · 7 December 2004 · Chapter 1: In which Bilbo has a Decision to make, and the Sackville-Bagginses come to Tea.
Saved by the bell! I don't think Lobelia is very bright really - persecuting he from whom she expects to inherit (and pinching his spoons) is driving him into finding an alternative heir just to infuriate her. Like the punning title.
Author's reply
Thanks. There were so many titles to choose from: To Heir is Human A Breath of Fresh Heir Change of Heir etc. etc. etc. Y'know, I don't think Lobelia is very bright, or if she is, she's been indulged and pandered to and given her own way for so long that she's forgotten how to be clever. Thanks!