Drabbles, Vignettes and Such by Gandalfs apprentice
shirebound · 22 October 2006 · Chapter 19: Of the History and Habits of Hobbits (Pippin, Faramir)
I can just imagine someone coming across Faramir and Pippin dancing their way through the dusty archives! A lovely image.
Author's reply
Let's hope they didn't knock over too many stacks of books.... G.A.
lwarren · 22 October 2006 · Chapter 27: Envy (Gimli, Legolas, Gandalf)
I am sitting here cackling like a loon at this MOST excellent story! It's a good thing no one's home or, by Durin's ax, they'd have me committed! What a hoot! Legolas is building up his 'good luck', I suppose! And Gimli with his beard envy! *snickers* This was amazing, GA! I bow to your superior wit!:-) Linda
Author's reply
I'm so glad you enjoyed it. It was a hoot to write, too! The things my muse says.... G.A.
Bodkin · 18 September 2006 · Chapter 18: At the Pig and Thistle (Pippin)
I hope Pippin manages to be there when he inveigles the two into meeting. Aragorn will be having a fair few of these confrontations - but I suspect they are all going to make entertaining viewing.
Author's reply
Then there's the whole question of whether Theoden recognized him.... G.A.
Pearl Took · 17 September 2006 · Chapter 18: At the Pig and Thistle (Pippin)
*applause* In for a suprise indeed!! :-) Well done!
Author's reply
Will King Elessary drop in for a mug of ale? Stay tuned.... G.A.
harrowcat · 17 September 2006 · Chapter 18: At the Pig and Thistle (Pippin)
*grin* loved this GA!
Author's reply
Thanks!
Dreamflower · 16 September 2006 · Chapter 18: At the Pig and Thistle (Pippin)
Oh, *grin*! I can *so* see this--it's just the kind of news Pippin would really get a kick out of spreading, LOL!
Author's reply
...and get in trouble in the process, LOL! Thanks for reviewing! G.A.
Larner · 16 September 2006 · Chapter 18: At the Pig and Thistle (Pippin)
Considering how I love writing recognition moments into my own stories in which various folk realize they've met the new King before, I LOVE this one. Yes, in for a very pleasant surprise, this barkeeper is. Wonderful!
Author's reply
I haven't decided yet what happens next.... Thanks for reviewing! G.A.
SurgicalSteel · 16 September 2006 · Chapter 18: At the Pig and Thistle (Pippin)
Oh, I loved this. Just wonderful!
Author's reply
Thanks for reading! G.A.
shirebound · 16 September 2006 · Chapter 18: At the Pig and Thistle (Pippin)
That's a great scene. I'm sure there will be many old campaigners who are astonished -- and delighted -- to find out their new king's 'remarkable past'.
Author's reply
This is a bit of a preview of a sequel to "Theme and Variations," that some day my schedule will allow me to write. Thanks for reviewing! G.A.
meckinock · 30 August 2006 · Chapter 4: The King's Dagger
Now I want to know more about the farmwife and her dagger!
Author's reply
Maybe some day.....
harrowcat · 29 August 2006 · Chapter 30: Gandalf’s No Good, Rotten, Really Bad Day (Manwe, Gandalf, Elrond, Arwen)
I hadn't realised that I hadn't dropped in and left a note for this one GA. It is hilarious. Larner came up with a reason for Strider carrying a useless sword around - it was so that Frodo would recognise him from the history lessons that Bilbo had taught him. Didn't seem to work though did it! *g*
Author's reply
Thanks, harrowcat! This tale is up for an award at the Middle-earth Fanfiction Awards. Drop on by and leave a review there! I hadn't heard Larner's reason. It's a good one. Could make a good story.....back, you bad plotbunny, back! Stop biting me!
harrowcat · 29 August 2006 · Chapter 4: The King's Dagger
A woman with clear sight of her own. I am sure the blade also gave her more confidence in times of trouble.
Author's reply
Tolkien never says much about the powers of these daggers, but they must be pretty strong if one could kill the Witch-King!
demeter d · 28 August 2006 · Chapter 4: The King's Dagger
Odd to find a new one put into the middle like that. i quess it is for your own plan to organise them. A lovely piece. i can just see the young lady going about her business. Her family must have served the last king, a long time ago. If people can continue to believe in the powers of good and light, the dark will not prevail for long. A nice little moment.
Author's reply
There's a note of explanation of the arrangement of the pieces at the very beginning. The first set of drabbles and vignettes focus on Aragorn and are arranged in order as they would occur in his lifetime. So this piece is set when he is between 20 and 26 years old; the other Ranger is Halbarad. I wrote this after pondering long about what knowledge the remaining people of Eriador would have about the "Old Kings" (that's Frodo's phrase). And the muse presented this tale. Thanks for reviewing.
Larner · 28 August 2006 · Chapter 4: The King's Dagger
A very nice one, although I was surprised to find it in the midst of the stories instead of the end of the list. I'd like perhaps a better surety as to which Rangers these might be.
Author's reply
Thanks for reviewing, Larner! They are Aragorn and Halbarad, but the farm maid couldn't possibly know that, could she? And the story is from her point of view. My hope was that the mystery would add to the bit of suspense in the tale.
RS · 16 August 2006 · Chapter 28: Love Story (Bilbo, Merry, Sam, Rosie, Fatty)
Hilarious and very cute!
Author's reply
Thanks! I've been too busy lately to write anything but drabbles! There are a couple of others at HASA in my "Odd Couple" series.
Larner · 16 August 2006 · Chapter 28: Love Story (Bilbo, Merry, Sam, Rosie, Fatty)
Ah, amateur theatrics, is it? Lovely moment.
Author's reply
I still blush when I think of the time I tried something like this as a kid. It wasn't Beren and Luthien, though, it was Swan Lake!
harrowcat · 16 August 2006 · Chapter 28: Love Story (Bilbo, Merry, Sam, Rosie, Fatty)
Oh, cute! This did make me smile GA. Great stuff.
Author's reply
I'm happy to brighten up your day. Thanks for reviewing.
Bodkin · 16 August 2006 · Chapter 28: Love Story (Bilbo, Merry, Sam, Rosie, Fatty)
But the hair on Rosie's toes is a sign of great beauty to hobbits! She would look ... weird ... with bald feet! I love the influence Bilbo has had on the children of the Shire. I doubt there were many lads and lasses playing Beren and Luthien before he started his tale-telling.
Author's reply
Yes, and they are trying really hard to please him. Regarding the hairy feet, maybe slippers would help? I think the old Hobbit is trying to tell them in the most polite way that there is a basic problem with their project....
Dreamflower · 10 August 2006 · Chapter 39: Bears with Honey (Beornings)
*grin* How wonderful to see more of Beorn! And his wife sounds *just* the sort of wife an unusual fellow like Beorn would need. Isn't it funny how stories about some characters seem to blossom among different writers at the same time?
Author's reply
Yes, the wife is quite a gal. Thanks for tipping me off to your Beorn story. I'll be sure and check it out.
grumpy · 9 August 2006 · Chapter 39: Bears with Honey (Beornings)
Hmmm, never thought of if, from the wife's point of view. Husband who becomes something hairy and then goes on a walkabout.
Author's reply
Happens pretty often, actually.
Bodkin · 9 August 2006 · Chapter 39: Bears with Honey (Beornings)
Well - at least he doesn't insist on hibernating in the marital bed when his ursine fit comes on! And honey cakes are always a good idea! (I wonder if Mrs Beorn likes stroking his soft furry nose ...)
Author's reply
She likes his great bear-like hug too!
harrowcat · 7 August 2006 · Chapter 9: Spinning (Arwen, Galadriel)
I love the way that you mark the passing of time here.
Author's reply
I think Arwen must have found her change in the sense of time a bit frightening.
harrowcat · 7 August 2006 · Chapter 8: A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (Denethor)
Yes, a thin line indeed. But the emotions can lead to actions that are worlds apart.
Author's reply
I think Denethor was capable of going both ways, and his tragedy is that he went the way he did.
harrowcat · 7 August 2006 · Chapter 6: Longing (Aragorn)
Ah! Poor Aragorn. Great piece to go with this title.
Author's reply
I find myself wondering if minstrels felt comfortable singing that song in King Elessar's court!
harrowcat · 7 August 2006 · Chapter 5: Rider of Rohan
That sounds typical of armies everywhere. If the equpment doesn't fit, adjust the soldier! *g*
Author's reply
I imagine Aragorn might have gotten a bit tired of having his height the subject of jokes and comments. He would have had to develop a sense of humor about it, just to get by!