A/N - A drabble written in honour of the sixty-ninth birthday of the publication of "The Hobbit"

Happy Birthday, "The Hobbit!"

"This way, Professor," said Bilbo, steering the blindfolded Man toward the Party Tree. "We have a surprise for you."

The Man followed.

"Here we are!" exclaimed Bilbo, removing the blindfold. "Happy Birthday, Professor Tolkien! Your book is sixty-nine years old today; not as old as I am, but then your story did help me to reach this age!"

Professor Tolkien grinned. There before him were all of the hobbits, Dwarves, Elves, Wizards, Men, and others he had ever created.

Even Gollum.

"We thanksss you, Professor. For creating the preciousss," said Gollum, straightening the "happy birthday" hat atop his head.