Andrea
· 26 March 2009
· Chapter 26: Hard Learned Lessons
Ah, the shutters again!
Apparently the hobbits of the Shire where not used to contracts like this one.
Frodo had to deal with them already. Now it is his duty as deputy mayor to coach Bard and Hillie how to read Lotho's papers correctly.
But I bet he would love to do anything but teaching at that moment.
Author's reply
Yes, it's time to open the eyes of the Shire to how its own requirements can be used against its people. And I suspect he'd rather do about anything rather than to sit there teaching the vagaries of language to those who ought to understand it.
Andrea
· 26 March 2009
· Chapter 25: I Remember...
That was beautifully written and a happy moment for Frodo to remember.
And it reminded me of something I read a while ago. I did a little research and found it in "Second Mum", where Frodo brought home a buch of those violets for Esme. It tells a lot about Frodo's love for his aunt that he gave her those. It's like showing her his secret hiding place, which she actually found later on.
Author's reply
I was not the first to imagine Frodo bringing violets to Esmeralda--I can't remember precisely whose story I first read it in--perhaps Lindelea's or Baylor's or Dreamflower's. Certainly I love their delicate aroma and beauty myself, and find it far pleasanter than lavender.
But the idea of them being a means of showing her his secret place--that is beautiful! Thank you! Certainly she realized the meaning the dingle had for him once she found it.
Thank you so!
Celeritas
· 26 March 2009
· Chapter 26: Hard Learned Lessons
Hoho! I love your political Frodo.
Author's reply
Frodo has studied languages, after all, and knows just how changing wording or ignoring actual words used can change everything as to how it can be interpreted. And he now understands just how Lotho managed to get hold of so much property.
6336
· 26 March 2009
· Chapter 26: Hard Learned Lessons
Always read the small print!
More please,
Lynda
Author's reply
Especially when dealing with one such as Lotho Sackville-Baggins! Thanks!
Raksha The Demon
· 25 March 2009
· Chapter 24: A Rude Awakening
Heeeeee! Poor Gaffer; he just wanted a nap!
Very credible as well as funny.
Author's reply
Oh, I'm so glad you feel that way! I enjoyed writing this one!
Celeritas
· 25 March 2009
· Chapter 25: I Remember...
Ah, yes, Frodo must have had an eye for such imagery if he's responsible for the many gems that show up in LotR... Nice and evocative.
Author's reply
Frodo obviously had a love of beauty, and undoubtedly it started early. I wrote the dingle into "Second Mum," and have a feeling Frodo found refuge there from the stresses of Brandy Hall.
inzilbeth
· 25 March 2009
· Chapter 25: I Remember...
That was completely unexpected, and so beautifully written!
Author's reply
Oh, am so glad you feel that way. Thank you--I am honored!
Antane
· 25 March 2009
· Chapter 25: I Remember...
I'm glad he has good memories too - and he would have many from loving Merry and all the fun they had too.
Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
I think he had many good memories; but for one with an eye for beauty such a place would undoubtedly enchant him.
Kitty
· 25 March 2009
· Chapter 25: I Remember...
That's a lovely memory. Frodo really has the eye of an artist when it comes to the beauty of nature.
Author's reply
Oh, how I agree with you, Kitty. Thank you!
6336
· 25 March 2009
· Chapter 25: I Remember...
Well, he does find butterflies again on Tol Eressea, maybe not the Crickhollow ones but beautiful ones none the less!
More please,
Lynda
Author's reply
Yes, I think he'd appreciate most butterflies, in fact.
Thanks, Lynda.
Lindelea
· 25 March 2009
· Chapter 25: I Remember...
Ah, yes, the violets are in bloom, and that delicate scent... the wee hobbits bring them to me by the handful.
A lovely memory, wistful, as so many childhood memories are.
Author's reply
Yes, it's beginning to be that time of year indeed. Am so glad this rings true for you!
Ainu-Yavanna
· 25 March 2009
· Chapter 25: I Remember...
That is Frodo, remembering flowers, butterflies and beauty - very elvish. At the same time it is very sad that his HAPPIEST memory of his Buckland years does not involve any loved ones. Very well done.
Author's reply
Alas, this memory is rather sensory in nature--as you said, very Elvish.
I suspect he'd also consider the birth of Merry one of his happiest memories as well, of course. But I think that this one just caught at his awareness in answer to the question.
Thanks so, Ainu-Yavanna.
Periantari
· 24 March 2009
· Chapter 20: Don't Know as I'm Ready for This
awww humble Sam all the way through! nice Sam voice. :)
Author's reply
Yes, that's Sam. And am glad you appreciate his voice. Thank you!
Periantari
· 24 March 2009
· Chapter 22: Foresworn
oo how interesting! The last line is chilling.
Author's reply
I wish that the two of them had not become estranged like this. One day I'd like to do a long story of Aragorn's time as Thorongil, but not right now.
Sunny
· 24 March 2009
· Chapter 24: A Rude Awakening
Heh. The Discworld certainly seems populated by ... interesting ... characters. I must admit I am not a Discworld fanatic myself, though I _do_ rather enjoy the books myself. Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg are a hoot (have you, btw, read Nanny Oggs cookbook?), but I have a particular fondness for mr. Tall and Anorectic's granddaughter (a governess with such ... interesting ... ways of imparting lessons (especially history lessons...)) :-)
Author's reply
My favorite character is Death. Every time I revisit "Soul Music" I enjoy myself famously!
Yes, I have Nanny Ogg's cookbook--bought it last time I visited England. Am now reading "Making Money."
But Granny Weatherwax and her little card she hold when she's off "borrowing" I just love!
Thanks for the comments!
Agape4Gondor
· 24 March 2009
· Chapter 24: A Rude Awakening
ROTFLMAO - so solemn and serious that dear trio!
Poor Gaffer!
Author's reply
Yes, this one was fun to write. Little kids can be so danged serious about things--and I agree--poor Gaffer indeed. Once my friend commented that she has to reassure nurses searching for her pulse that she is indeed alive I KNEW which book quote I had to use for this quicky!
Celeritas
· 24 March 2009
· Chapter 24: A Rude Awakening
Tee hee hee! This was cute!
Author's reply
Now and then it's wonderful to write "cute"! Thanks!
Celeritas
· 24 March 2009
· Chapter 23: Encounter
It seems fitting that Ulmo, the proactive Vala of the First Age, would be the one to hear Amandil's prayer. Nice insight on an unknown scene.
Author's reply
Yes, he would be the Vala most likely to interact with Amandil here, as well as the one best able to help preserve the Faithful.
Thank you so!
Antane
· 24 March 2009
· Chapter 24: A Rude Awakening
Cute but scary for them all!
Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
Little kids have such limited understanding of the ways of the great truths of life, and particularly death; and they can react to new situations in such delightful ways! Heh!
Thank you so, Antane.
Andrea
· 24 March 2009
· Chapter 24: A Rude Awakening
LOL!!!
A very practical approach!
Frodo doesn't know yet what death means. Unfortunately he will find it out far too soon.
Granny Weatherwax is great! I like her very much (and Rincewind).
Author's reply
Yes, practical indeed--if a bit premature. And unfortunatly in just five more years he will appreciate all too well what death does mean.
I LOVE the Diskworld stories, obviously. Am so glad to have taken a bit of inspiration from the Head Witch of Lancre!
(My favorite character, however, has to be Death!)
6336
· 24 March 2009
· Chapter 24: A Rude Awakening
Oh, the innocence of youth!
More please,
Lynda
Author's reply
I love the children here myself! Heh!
Thanks, Lynda.
Cairistiona
· 24 March 2009
· Chapter 24: A Rude Awakening
Oh, what a gem! This is so funny... I can see kids of any race doing such a thing. Puts me in mind of something Mark Twain-ish, somehow. Very funny!
Author's reply
Yes, it does have a decidedly Clemens sort of feel to it, now you mention it!
Thanks so, Cairistiona. This one was fun to write.
Kitty
· 24 March 2009
· Chapter 24: A Rude Awakening
*LOL* Oh, of course Frodo was right. But maybe they should have first checked if the Gaffer was *truly* dead!
Author's reply
Yes, they were a BIT premature, weren't they? Heh!
Thanks so, Kitty.
Author Reply: Yes, they were a BIT premature, weren't they? Heh!
Thanks so, Kitty.
Kitty
· 24 March 2009
· Chapter 23: Encounter
Somehow it's not right that Amandil had to offer himself to save the Faithful :( Very brave and noble of him.
Author's reply
I doubt that Amandil's offer of himself was needed for the Faithful to survive; but in this case Ulmo will do even more for his sake to see them safely back to Middle Earth. Thank you so, Kitty.
Agape4Gondor
· 23 March 2009
· Chapter 23: Encounter
Oh my! *a wee sob here*
This was such a sad and wasted time - if not for Sauron - but who knows? Pharazon was definitely mad to even think he could battle the Valar - no matter what Sauron whispered......
I tell you though - if that storm that took the island was Ulmo's gentle ones - I would hate to see one of his 'bad' ones!!!!
Great job!
Author's reply
Thank you so, Agape. If all the Valar together raised the Star Island for the purposes of Elros's folk, then I suspect they all worked again together to see it returned to its original place. At least the Faithful were able to bring away the best of what those who'd come to it had made of their time away from Middle Earth.