Dreamflower
· 26 March 2006
· Chapter 1: A peaceful morning in the Last Homely House
Oh, this looks like fun! Do we get to see Bilbo and the Dwarves?
I really like the set-up here--that Elrond & Co. are trying to keep little Estel secret not only from Thorin & Co., but from Gandalf as well. Very interesting! I've read many fics where there *is* a meeting at this time, but only one where there was an attempt to keep the child a secret! I'm eager to see your take on this.
Author's reply
Oh, this looks like fun! Do we get to see Bilbo and the Dwarves? They show up in Chapter 2, much to Erestor's dismay...
Yes, Nilmandra was cleverer than me, and sent him camping. I just thought that they might receive guests often, and that sending the child out would not always be an option... But I always thought they would have kept Estel's existence more or less secret, one way or another...
Thank-you for your words. I hope this take keeps you entertained.
rikwen
· 26 March 2006
· Chapter 1: A peaceful morning in the Last Homely House
Yes, I can see where keeping Estel's existence a secret is important at this time. Just what do you do with a curious child who probably has no knowledge of the machinations that the rest of the household are going through to make things appear normal? A lot of laughs are on the way no doubt.
Author's reply
A lot of laughs are on the way no doubt. I hope so. At least I had a great fun writing it. A big house, a feast, foreign guests.. mayhem ensues. Soon.
Thanks for your review!
Nilmandra
· 26 March 2006
· Chapter 1: A peaceful morning in the Last Homely House
Oh, I needed a good laugh this morning! Poor Glorfindel (not!), poor Elladan (not!). I did enjoy Elrond's manipulations of Erestor. Erestor might be older and more diplomatic, but Elrond is definitely craftier.
Why is it I can just imagine what kind of foolishness and fun is going to happen on this day of the feast?
Author's reply
Glad to be of assitance ;-). I have been needing a good laugh myself, too... and laughing at Glofindel's misadventures seemed a good choice. I'm bad, I know.
Elrond had his point, here. And yet, he's a bit worried about his wine... He should have known by now about Erestor's scheming abilities... but he couldn't resist, I'd say.
Why is it I can just imagine what kind of foolishness and fun is going to happen on this day of the feast? Well.. that's what feast are about, :-)