Reviews (53)

Speedy Hobbit · 22 February 2010 · Chapter 2: The Floating Log

Yeowtch, red streaks *are* a bad sign.. blood poisoning. *wince* I sense a little h/c on the way...

Speedy Hobbit · 22 February 2010 · Chapter 1: Side Trip to Brandy Hall

Yeowtch, poor Frodo! It's so good at least Bilbo is bothering to give him the time of day!

Larner · 21 February 2010 · Chapter 9: Singing Practice

I do hope Frodo's solo doesn't cause hard feelings among the other members of the chorale, and it appears he has his first admirer! Excellent!

shirebound · 20 February 2010 · Chapter 9: Singing Practice

How lovely. Someone like Frodo needs to feel valued and confident about something, and music sounds like a wonderful way to do that.

Larner · 24 January 2010 · Chapter 8: Three of Many

Ah--the intricacies of Hobbit social skills are introduced. Poor lad--having this all thrust upon him like this! But he'll do quite well, of course! Heh! Wish I could have been there for the fireworks.

Dreamflower · 24 January 2010 · Chapter 8: Three of Many

This is just delightful! I love to see Miss Dora Baggins feature in stories-- I've done my own take on her ("Miss Dora Baggins' Book of Manners"), and I'll say, I think you've captured her perfectly!

shirebound · 24 January 2010 · Chapter 8: Three of Many

your Aunt Dora always has another thought the moment after she sets the seal I'll bet she does, too! Those letters sound very realistic.

Armariel · 17 January 2010 · Chapter 1: Side Trip to Brandy Hall

Just started reading this. Quite delightful so far, I like the way you portray Bilbo.

Dreamflower · 16 January 2010 · Chapter 7: Friendship

I find it very interesting that Gandalf feels the need to evaluate Bilbo's worth as a guardian for Frodo! I think that you (through Gandalf) have made a very astute bit of analysis: It was evident that Bilbo liked Frodo primarily because Frodo took a greater interest in Bilbo than had others in the Shire. That made sense. A parent-less child would be likely to respond to an adult who gave him attention. Likewise, someone with no attachments, like Bilbo, would respond to a young child’s rapt attention. If that was the only reason for Bilbo’s kindred interest in Frodo, it was probably harmless enough. Once again, Gandalf suspected that Frodo would actually be good for Bilbo. What troubled him, he realized, was that he was not at all certain that Bilbo would be equally good for Frodo. Logical and sound reasoning!

Larner · 16 January 2010 · Chapter 7: Friendship

The Master himself would enjoy your use of language, I suspect. And I, too, tend to see folks easily enchanted by Frodo Baggins! Love the interval at the Market, and Ham's reaction to the fair Miss Poppy!

Larner · 16 January 2010 · Chapter 6: Much News

And a mere mention of the S-Bs is all it takes to get him into an agreement regarding Frodo, eh? Too funny. I'm sure that Hamfast could think of any number of things he'd prefer, really! Heh! And now to see the meeting!

shirebound · 16 January 2010 · Chapter 7: Friendship

He really meant that he needed the week to evaluate Bilbo. That's an interesting twist on this experience. And Hal and Ham seem to be wonderful friends for Frodo; they have things to teach Frodo, and things to learn from him. Now I'm racing off to the dictionary to look up some of the words in your closing paragraphs. My vocabulary will welcome the exercise!

shirebound · 1 January 2010 · Chapter 6: Much News

I very much look forward to Gandalf meeting Frodo, and vice-versa. :)

Larner · 29 December 2009 · Chapter 5: A Long Belated Party

No civilities exchanged, and with excellent reason, considering their rudeness! Love the prank with the clocks--I can certainly appreciate such cleverness from our beloved lad!

Dreamflower · 28 December 2009 · Chapter 5: A Long Belated Party

Oh dear! Well, the explanation for Bilbo's not being informed of Frodo's parents' death is now explained! No wonder Milo got a gift that was a poke at his "never answering letters"! And this made me sporfle: “That’s rather a mean thing to say, even in jest,” Daisy said. "I don't think I would very much like this Griffo Boffin." Ah Miss Daisy! Famous last words! But poor Bilbo! Having to put up with the S-B's hostility and grasping ways. And I certainly don't trust Lotho as far as I can throw him...

shirebound · 28 December 2009 · Chapter 5: A Long Belated Party

Those Sackville-Bagginses are just horrid. *shivers* I enjoyed the tour of Bag End as much as the children!

Larner · 28 September 2009 · Chapter 4: Arrival at Bag End

Even when she is precisely that? Heh! Ah, dear Lobelia! And love the forthrightness between Frodo and Sam's older brothers.

shirebound · 27 September 2009 · Chapter 4: Arrival at Bag End

Bag End was spotless. It was also delightfully pre-warmed by fires, and fragrant with the scrumptious aroma of lunch coming from the kitchen. What a lovely homecoming.

Dreamflower · 18 September 2009 · Chapter 3: A Morning Post

Now I am going to be really curious as to the long silence between Drogo and such a tireless letter-writer as Dora! Was there a falling-out when he went away? Or when he decided to marry a Brandybuck? And I am looking forward to that party!

Larner · 17 September 2009 · Chapter 3: A Morning Post

Interesting that this news took so long to reach Hobbiton. At least now Dora knows! But what a way to learn, and eight years after the event!

shirebound · 17 September 2009 · Chapter 3: A Morning Post

Oh my, Frodo's life is about to be full of new experiences! I hope Bilbo can find him something nice to wear to the party. :)

Larner · 16 September 2009 · Chapter 2: The Floating Log

Ah, I myself tend to hate Maggot being shown as evil, but that's just me; nor do I suspect they had upstairs rooms in Hobbit inns any more than in Hobbit houses. But love the care Gladiola gives him, and Bilbo reading this story in Sindarin to Frodo, and Frodo smiling over it! Yes, delightful!

shirebound · 15 September 2009 · Chapter 2: The Floating Log

Oh, poor lad! I'm glad Bilbo is standing up for him, but I hope Frodo will be on the receiving end of more tender treatment and warm regard soon.

Dreamflower · 15 September 2009 · Chapter 2: The Floating Log

Oh, I like Hap and Gladiola! They are a sweet couple. Very nice. Poor Bilbo does have a lot to learn about being a caretaker, but I'm guessing he'll be a quick study! And poor Frodo, with an infection from that beating from Old Maggot! It's interesting all the different takes I've seen in fanfic on Farmer Maggot's encounter with Frodo!

eiluj · 11 September 2009 · Chapter 1: Side Trip to Brandy Hall

Very good portrayal of Bilbo. If you know about his other adventures with Gandalf, please tell us! Rather than "straw tick krabattos," how about "straw tick pallet?” Or simply "pallet" or "straw tick." Just to remind you in case you're not aware: both Rory and his sister Primula were first cousins of Bilbo's, their mothers having been daughters of the Old Took. So Primula was a closer relative of Bilbo’s than her husband Drogo, who was a second cousin. If ten years passed before Bilbo knew his cousins had died, that would require more than simply Bilbo not visiting Buckland during that time. Primula had a slew of Took first cousins. Did the Brandybucks not notify them either? They were Bilbo’s first cousins as well, and probably would have said or written something to him. And we’d have to assume also that the Brandybucks hadn’t notified Drogo’s siblings either. Dora, we know, kept up a regular correspondence with Bilbo, and surely would have mentioned her brother had died. Speaking of Dora, I hope we will meet her in this fic.