shirebound
· 15 March 2011
· Chapter 14: A Question of Gratitude
Frodo’s joy was quiet and lovely to behold
And this is a quiet and lovely story.
Author's reply
Thank you. The prompt was a difficult one, with hobbits, for we are clearly told by JRRT that the hobbits of the Shire were not religious. And yet, of course, Bilbo had been exposed to other ideas from outside the Shire, and to the beliefs of the Elves. I'm sure he would have educated Frodo about them, and the two of them might have found some comfort and joy in them-- even if other hobbits did not.
I don't suppose even Bilbo talked of those ideas often-- but I could see him tweaking Dora a little.
6336
· 14 March 2011
· Chapter 13: Turned Away
I think that was the main problem with the Edict, it was done in haste without proper thought as to what exactly would be involved. A good idea at the time but one that should have been amended later on.
Lynda
Author's reply
I agree. I think that Aragorn was oversolicitous for the hobbits, and the hobbits, having gone through the Troubles with Saruman's ruffians, were only too ready to allow it.
Of course, it may have been amended at some point for all we know. And we do not know the details of it-- only the year it was made and that Aragorn held himself bound by it. But as to whether or not there were any exceptions or allowances for extenuating circumstances, or how it was enforced, or whether there were any penalties or punishments involved for breaking it, we are not told. So I think we are free to make up our own details on that score!
shirebound
· 14 March 2011
· Chapter 13: Turned Away
How interesting! I never thought about the merchants who might be affected by the edict, or how the hobbits might enforce it. I'm glad this kind man got to earn a bit of money and share meals with the hobbits.
Author's reply
Yes, when you consider it, the edict must have made trade difficult! I am sure that there must have been some sort of provisions made for exceptions, but since JRRT doesn't tell us about them, we have to make up our own.
I didn't want poor Tibalt to have come all that way for nothing-- and hobbits, of course, are always hospitable!
Andrea
· 14 March 2011
· Chapter 12: Appreciating the View
"Trust hobbits to have a true appreciation of nature," said Gandalf.
Aye! And trust hobbits to look after their companions who would starve to death while appreciating the view ;-)
P.S.: I like Pippin's new creation: supper-breakfast!
Author's reply
Well, yes! That they can appreciate the view is shown by Frodo being the first to notice-- but they have more sense than to stand about jawing over it when a mealtime is in view.
"Supper-breakfast" is canon!
"That morning they lit a fire in a deep hollow shrouded by great bushes of holly, and their supper-breakfast was merrier than it had been since they set out." (FotR, "While the Ring Went South")
*grin*
Baggins Babe
· 13 March 2011
· Chapter 12: Appreciating the View
Yes, trust the hobbits to have their priorities in the right order! I hope Frodo was able to find some mushrooms to go with the trout and onions.
Author's reply
Well, I was going to have Pip find some, but a check of my resources indicated that they were unlikely to find any of those at that time of year! So, alas, no handy fresh mushrooms. But it would surprise me if Sam hadn't secreted a few dried ones amongst his supplies!
Baggins Babe
· 13 March 2011
· Chapter 3: Believe It or Not!
I should imagine that a lot of people felt the same way. To Hamson Sam was just his baby brother, and now he's the Master of Bag End. No wonder Hamson is finding it difficult to comprehend.
Author's reply
Exactly-- really hard to comprehend when someone you've known from infancy ends up doing something great and unexpected.
Andrea
· 13 March 2011
· Chapter 11: White Stone
How beautiful!
Thank you very much, Dreamflower!
Author's reply
Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed it!
Andrea
· 13 March 2011
· Chapter 10: September 23, S.R. 1401
No review yet?
I found that Frodo's feelings the day after the Birthday Party are perfectly described by the Dickens quote.
Very well chosen!
Author's reply
Yes, I wanted something a little less obvious than my first impulse, which was right after the Ring was destroyed-- and it seems that in Frodo's life there must have been many such ambivalent times. And Bilbo's leaving must have been on of them!
curiouswombat
· 13 March 2011
· Chapter 12: Appreciating the View
Ah - the practicality of hobbits... :~)
Author's reply
Practical...and always hungry! *grin*
shirebound
· 12 March 2011
· Chapter 12: Appreciating the View
This is so wonderfully hobbity. I love it.
Author's reply
Thank you! Hobbits can appreciate a pretty view as well--but nothing like appreciating the bounty that nature has provided them!
shirebound
· 11 March 2011
· Chapter 11: White Stone
One cast away his very being,
The whole world freeing
How lovely.
Author's reply
Thank you dear! Frodo's sacrifice was so great.
shirebound
· 10 March 2011
· Chapter 8: Eye-Opener
That's a powerful moment for Sam. I hope he did learn that song someday, or at least communicate to Gimli how much it affected him.
Author's reply
It's clear how much he was drawn to music and tales-- I think that moment would have meant a lot to Sam! I too, hope he one day learned the song!
Linda Hoyland
· 9 March 2011
· Chapter 9: Breaking the Rules
A great use of the prompt,I found this one really tough.
Author's reply
It took me a while-- I knew I wanted to do something to do with the Scouring, but it was hard to find a moment that was going to work for the prompt that I had not already dealt with before.
Linda Hoyland
· 9 March 2011
· Chapter 8: Eye-Opener
I would have loved to hear Gimli sing. I wonder if he sounded like a Polynesian choir I once heard?The power was incredible.
Author's reply
I think it must have been very stirring and inspiring to the others in the Fellowship!
harrowcat
· 9 March 2011
· Chapter 4: Merry Waits...
Bravo Dreamflower! This is a great poem.
Author's reply
Thank you!
harrowcat
· 9 March 2011
· Chapter 5: One Is the Loneliest Number
One plus one equals one when one of the ones is the Ring! (Did that make any sense?) My heart goes out to lonely Gollum.
Author's reply
Yes, whatever else Gollum was, he was lonely. When he had the Ring, he didn't realize how lonely he was, but he was lonely even so.
And yes, your equation makes perfect sense, as that is the conclusion I was aiming for with this story.
harrowcat
· 9 March 2011
· Chapter 6: A Light Lunch
Yum! Do you think he might be kind enough to share?
Author's reply
Probably! He *would* have shared with Merry, if Merry hadn't been so busy with those moldy old maps! I'm sure he'd welcome your company instead!
harrowcat
· 9 March 2011
· Chapter 7: Babe in the Woods
This is a lovely, sweet story Dreamflower. Thank you for sharing. I am glad that the fox didn't have to fall to the arrow.
Author's reply
At first it was going to, but I didn't really want to kill the fox. It seemed just as easy to drive it away, especially once I'd realized it was female!
Andrea
· 8 March 2011
· Chapter 7: Babe in the Woods
Well, strange Big Folks with silly names (*grins*) they might be on first sight. But there is at least one hobbit family that knows better now!
I liked it that the old gaffer not only changed his opinion but also told Aragorn and Halbarad so.
Author's reply
Really, he'd need to say something as he began to realize how unfair he'd been in his judgment! Just proves you *can* teach an old dog new tricks!
Antane
· 8 March 2011
· Chapter 7: Babe in the Woods
I like these sweet stories of Aragorn and hobbits. Neddy was one brave boy and I love how he cuddled up to Aragorn and the man singing to him and not turning down hobbity food. :) Now some hobbits know that Rangers are all right.
Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
Indeed they do know now.
I do love to write (and read) of Aragorn and hobbits!
Antane
· 8 March 2011
· Chapter 6: A Light Lunch
Love this! That sneaky Took... Sounds like a wonderful feast!
Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
Pippin can be a very sneaky Took, can't he? 8-)
Antane
· 8 March 2011
· Chapter 5: One Is the Loneliest Number
Ick! I was just reading about this part in The History of the Hobbit and it's really scary to think of what Gollum really was like and how terrifying it was for his victims to be strangled by invisible hands. But even though icky, it's certainly well written, my dear! Will be going on my usual Lenten fast from hobbity reading so not sure if I am going to finish everything today but at least I know I'll have plently to look forward after Easter!
Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
Thank you dear! Gollum truly was a nasty critter!
There will certainly be a lot of stories for you when you get back, since we are in the middle of B2MEM month! You will have a lot to look forward to!
6336
· 8 March 2011
· Chapter 7: Babe in the Woods
Never judge a book by it's cover or other peoples reviews!
Lynda
Author's reply
*grin* Good thought!
shirebound
· 8 March 2011
· Chapter 7: Babe in the Woods
What a nice story. Desperation can force folks to trust in 'friends unlooked-for', and often they're glad they did. I love your hobbit-Ranger interactions.
Author's reply
Desperation can force folks to trust in 'friends unlooked-for', and often they're glad they did.
Exactly right! I'm glad you enjoyed it; it's always fun to write Rangers with hobbits.
curiouswombat
· 8 March 2011
· Chapter 7: Babe in the Woods
Oh that's a lovely wee tale. And there's a family of hobbits who will be a little less prejudiced against the rangers in future.
Author's reply
Thank you!
And yes, they will "think more kindly" on Rangers from here on out.