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Home is Where the Heart is by FrodoBaggins_88	8 Review(s)
Arwen Baggins	Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 9/6/2004
That makes no sense. If they were going to go to Gondor first they would sail down along the coast or something. Or maybe they would leave Frodo in the Shire as his "trial period" to see if he wants to stay. But they wouldn't take the same course that they did before because now they don't have to rely on secrecy. Besides, no one's at Rivendell anymore. Author Reply: Another inconsistancy! Thank you. Whoa...really need to read over this again and rewrite it it sounds like now that I've pretty much finished a majority of the books.

Arwen Baggins	Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 9/6/2004
It's the "ruins of Isengard" and Frodo had the Ring for 17 years, not just two. I think Frodo would be more alarmed at seeing his old uncle with a ring still, even if it's not the One. Author Reply: Yeah, that's one of the inconsistancies I'd like to change if I ever decide to come back to it. I kind of wrote it before I read the books, so, that's why there are inconsistancies. Well, thanks for reviewing. You've been most helpful. :)

Shemyaza	Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 8/26/2004
Hi I like the idea that Frodo is torn after going to the west with the other ringbearers and I like the way you've compared it to Elrond and his quandary over Arwen. The plotbunny is a sound one. However I agree with the previous reviewer that you need less dialogue. Sometimes a paragraph of description can say just as much, if not more, than a whole bunch of dialogue. Try to describe Frodo's or Elrond's feelings before or after making a statement. At the moment, they are just making bald statements and the reader has no idea of the emotion or frustration, anger, distress that the character is feeling at the time. Those descriptions of emotions serve to underline the reasons why Elrond or Frodo might wish so desperately to return. They will give a reader who perhaps hasn't ever read the book properly some background as to why these two people are feeling so out of place. The other thing to remember is that unfortunately neither Elrond or Frodo can go back. The trip into the west and Valinor is a one-way trip only, unless of course you make Lord Manwe Sulimo contact Eru Iluvitar (God to us) and get them some special dispensation to do so. Just a few thoughts to keep you busy! Author Reply: Thank you for reviewing. I'm not going to make changes on this plot bunny as it's been completed, and I have too many other stories and bunnies floating around in my head. I will definitely make sure I have more description in future stories, though. I know that Elrond and Frodo wouldn't be able to return, but this is meant to be AU. I'm changing it for the story. I'm not saying that Tolkien's ending was bad, of course, because it was very good and reasonable, but fanfic brings room for other ideas. I just find it hard to believe that Frodo would go over there and everything be fine and dandy, you know? Thank you for making sure I knew that though, and for the thoughts to keep me busy. I will definitely take things into consideration for future stories, as I said before, and thank you for taking the time to read this and review. :)

Arwen Baggins	Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 8/25/2004
Hmmm.....too much dialouge. You need to add more description. I like Elrond's idea, by the way. Author Reply: Glad you liked Elrond's idea. :) About the dialogue...that's always been my weakness to put too much of it and too little description. I am continually battling that desire. Thank you for reminding me to make sure I do that. :) Thanks for R&R.

lwarren	Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 8/24/2004
Poor Frodo! He's bound to upset the others with his decision to go back, but if he gives in for their sakes, he winds up hurting himself badly. He is really in a lose-lose situation! (And Elrond - sniff - he's another very tragic figure!) Good second chapter - definitely shows Frodo's grief and homesick state of mind, as well as his position, which is being caught in the middle between the Shire and Gandalf...and Uncle Bilbo...and.... linda Author Reply: You shall see what he chooses. :) Thanks for the review.

lwarren	Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 8/24/2004
I think you have said it perfectly in the title of this story...home IS where our heart is. The elves will never understand that while they may help Frodo heal from his wounds received in the quest, his heart will never be truly whole because he left a big part of it in the Shire. So very, very sad! Great beginning...all is not automatically well just because he sailed! linda Author Reply: Thank you! Hope you continue to like the story as it progresses, and I hope you continue reading.

Arwen Baggins	Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 8/24/2004
Poor Frodo! I have wondered why Elrond didn't stay around to spend some more time with Arwen. Author Reply: Yeah, me too. That would make for an interesting fic by itself. Elrond's reasoning, though I suppose perhaps it has to do with the fact that the time of the Elves was ending, and even though she had made the choice of Luthien, he had to leave. I wonder how elves deal with grief and sadness.

Arwen Baggins	Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 8/11/2004
Hey, it's about time I read, don't you think? I love it. Poor Frodo. I wonder what the others will think when they realize that their elven paradise doesn't compare to the Shire. I can't imagine that Frodo would be allowed to leave. But of course I've already proof-read the sequel so I should know a thing or two. Author Reply: Yes, about time. Glad you love it, and, yes, you do know a thing or two more than other people who read this since you proof-read the sequel. Well, I'm going to wait for at least 3 reviews to this chapter before posting the second, but you know where else to find me. Thanks for taking the time to read this. :)

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