Ring Around the Rosie by shirebound
PSW · 9 December 2015 · Chapter 1
What a fun idea! And I love the idea of Aragorn and Arwen out for a picnic w the Gamgees -- these are the good times they all worked so hard for...
Author's reply
These are indeed the peaceful, fun times they all sacrificed for. It's fun to imagine the Gamgees and their children entertaining the King and Queen, and being so informal with them.
Winterwitch · 14 February 2013 · Chapter 1
What a sweet, lovely tale! I love reading additional canon scenes, and this is a perfect one for this group and the time.
Author's reply
Thank you so much! :)
Baggins Babe · 22 September 2012 · Chapter 1
Ah Shirebound, I come back with a fast new internet connection and this was the first thing I saw. What a wonderful story - you know anything to do with hobbits makes me happy! Glad to be back in the virtual world. You'll be hearing more from me - and hopefully I can get back to writing again.
Author's reply
I'm overjoyed to hear from you, BB! I know you've had a lot of internet challenges over the years. I'm so delighted you like this story, and of COURSE I always look forward to anything you can write and share with us. I still re-read your wonderful tales very often.
Unheard Chime · 20 September 2012 · Chapter 1
Cute story... I love the Gamgee-Cotton family so much. I like the hobbit version of the nursery rhyme more than the original version, especially since the original version is about the Black Plague in Europe.
Author's reply
Thank you. I like having a 'hobbity' version of that rhyme as well.
Larner · 20 September 2012 · Chapter 1
And I'm glad you included some of the older children. A marvelous usage of our children's song/game.
Author's reply
Thank you. What a lot of stories these children will have to tell when they get home!
Andrea · 20 September 2012 · Chapter 1
What’s important is that for them, and for all the Shire, it’s a happy ending, with children free to sing and grow up strong. Exactly! Let them be children as long as possible. When they are grown-up it is the right time to tell them all the truth. I also enjoyed the description of Merry-lad and Pippin-lad: Merry’s impulsiveness continued to remind everyone of Uncle Pippin, while young Pippin displayed the calm and methodical personality of Uncle Merry. *grins* Very funny indeed!
Author's reply
Thank you, Andrea! It's fun to imagine that young Merry is like Uncle Pippin, and young Pippin is like Uncle Merry. I'm sure that would be amusing to all concerned.
eiluj · 19 September 2012 · Chapter 1
Very clever nursery rhyme. "What’s important is that for them, and for all the Shire, it’s a happy ending, with children free to sing and grow up strong." Yes indeed.
Author's reply
Thank you so much. And yes, that's what Frodo wanted most of all, I think.
Agape4Gondor · 19 September 2012 · Chapter 1
This was lovely. You used the prompts well, not in a stilted way. They enhanced the tale. I loved the sight of the Gamgee children with their mom. I don't consider it an AU, for I cannot imagine Rosie leaving ALL her children at home. The song's embrace of history is great. Fits perfectly. As for Sam remembering Frodo at such a time - undeniably Sam. Very nicely done. Leaves me with a warm feeling in my tummy - like hot chocolate on a winter's night.
Author's reply
"The song's embrace of history..." what a great description. Thank you so much for your kind comments. Warm and gentle scenes like this make me so happy. :)
Antane · 19 September 2012 · Chapter 1
Ring around the Rosie indeed - love the rhyme and especially Sam's joy at becoming a father again. A lovely day for everyone! Le hannon, my dear. Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
Thank you so much. I know you share my love for hobbits, especially joyful ones. :)
MikoNoNyte · 19 September 2012 · Chapter 1
Not much in to the hobbits but this jumped out on coming here. And with the synopsis I just had to read. I am very glad I did. It's an "aw" story for sure. I really enjoyed the children and the Hobbit-ness of the scene, which rather surprised me! LOL The words you gave up for Ring Around the Rosey though are priceless. I'd say job well done!
Author's reply
Thank you so much for reading, Miko! Crafting and sharing 'hobbity' scenes like this bring me much joy.
Estelcontar · 19 September 2012 · Chapter 1
As I told you already, this is a most charming and sweet tale. I really, really enjoyed seeing Sam and Aragorn's family having such a happy time together. I also really liked the way you manage to fit "Ring a Ring o' Roses" into your story. It worked perfectly.
Author's reply
How kind of you to review the story here. This is how I imagine our beloved hobbits and friends... with their friendship and love growing even stronger over the years, as their families grow, and never losing their ability to share light-hearted as well as contemplative moments.
Fiondil · 19 September 2012 · Chapter 1
I liked the rhyme and enjoyed this little glimpse of life with the Gamgees while visiting Gondor. Thanks for sharing, Shirebound.
Author's reply
Thank you! I came up with the rhyme first, then built the story around it. I'm so pleased you enjoyed this.
Grey_wonderer · 19 September 2012 · Chapter 1
I really enjoyed this. I love the little rhyme. It's so very fitting. A lovely gathering of friends and family!
Author's reply
I'm glad you enjoyed this. I actually came up with the rhyme first, and wrote a story around it. Funny how that happens sometimes!
galathil · 19 September 2012 · Chapter 1
Hi Shirebound,what a lovely story.I wish was a the picnic as well.I like how the children celebrate the ringbearers.LOL Galahil
Author's reply
I wish I was there, too! It's wonderful that we can attend happy times like this in our imagination. Thank you for reading.