shirebound · 5 June 2010 · Chapter 2: Bag End
That's lovely! I like to imagine that this was a very happy marriage.
Author's reply
I'm certain it was, Shirebound. Thank you!
Bilbo's Shire, A to Z by Larner
Reviews (81)
Kaylee Arafinwiel · 5 June 2010 · Chapter 2: Bag End
Once again, well done! I do love Bungo's pride in the new smial! And the thought that his father-in-law-to-be provided the funding...I've seen that before, it was in another of your stories, was it not? I think it's a wonderful idea! Clever Old Took, can't get much past him. :) Kaylee!
Author's reply
And thank you for all, Kaylee! As for Gerontius having provided the funding, I was working there right from "The Hobbit," where it indicates that the smial was in part built using her money. No, can't get much past old Gerontius! Heh!
Kaylee Arafinwiel · 5 June 2010 · Chapter 1: Aldagrim Took
O well done Larner! I do love Adalgrim and Bilbo's conversation here. :) Yes indeed, Paladin is a fine Hobbit and will make a fine Thain, a worthy successor to old Ferumbras. Well done as always! Kaylee
Author's reply
Thank you so!
Kara's Aunty · 5 June 2010 · Chapter 2: Bag End
Hello Larner, sweet drabbles! Particularly the second one. Bag End is a clear, and magnificent testimonial to Bungo's love for Belladonna. But not only to their love - to the love that all its future Masters would show either their adopted sons, beloved gardeners, or many (many) children. Thank you for this, M :) BtW: Thank you very much for nominating 'Wrath of Light' for a MEFA. The fact that the great Larner herself thinks it fit enough for consideration will be more than enough to keep me happy, whether or not it wins!
Author's reply
Bag End as a symbol of the love held by its Masters for those they cared for most deeply--what a wonderful testament to its greatness! Thank you so! And it's my pleasure! You have me blushing!
Elena Tiriel · 4 June 2010 · Chapter 1: Aldagrim Took
P.S. Do you mean Ferumbras?
Author's reply
And thanks for the catch--I didn't think to use my spellchecker on a simple drabble, of course! Heh!
Elena Tiriel · 4 June 2010 · Chapter 1: Aldagrim Took
I really like the way that Bilbo is matter-of-fact and unoffended that some of the Shire folk don't believe his tales of adventure. That seems true to his character... after all, he's been out in the wide world and seen wondrous, terrifying things -- and even gotten his foot-hairs singed by confronting a fire-breathing dragon! It seems in-character to be inured to the petty gossip and skepticism of his insular neighbors.... no wonder he liked to walk about the Shire and seek out Dwarves and even -- gasp! -- uncanny Elves to talk with.... Nicely done, Larner! I look forward to any more you might write of these.... - Barbara
Author's reply
I suspect that you are right, Barbara, about Bilbo becoming quickly inured to disbelief. Indeed, I suspect he got to the point of using the disbelief of the rest of the Hobbits of the Shire to hide his true actions right out in plain sight, if you will. Yes, he would find more acknowledgment from Elves and Dwarves than from his own folk, as we know. Thanks so! Hope to write an entire alphabet's worth in the end.