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A birthday request for Denethor, a dragon and the number four.

Secret Fire

There were to be fireworks! And this wizard knew their secrets! Though Denethor did not imagine he would share his tricks with him.

"So, what will it be?" his grandfather's guest enquired. "Tall ships? Seven stars? Or perhaps … a dragon?"

Now that was tempting! Yet dragons hoarded their gold and this was mettarë after all. Moreover, four-year-old eyes glimpsed a deeper magic about Mithrandir; something that somehow … sparked. So when he remembered the dead branches and sad fountain, his choice was made.

"The White Tree in bloom," he declared.

Mithrandir smiled. "Yes, I think that might be arranged," he said.





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