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| Magnificent by Pervinca | 40 Review(s) |
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| Bwynn | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 4/27/2004 |
| What?!?! Where did my review go? I posted a review for this chapter when it was first posted! Gah! Stupid server! Anyway, for the most part, my review went a little something like this... I greatly enjoyed the slight fluff, and the angst was wonderful. Poor Diamond and Pip! Imagine having to dream about those things... Ugh! Still, they're too perfect for each other. You needn't worry about not making it as 'happy' as the last one. Oh, and I also like how one of Diamond's brother's names is Vigo... so close to dear Viggo! :) Sorry that was a bit choppy. I feel as if I'm forgetting something I commented on the last time... Ah, oh well! It was only praise. :D Author Reply: How annoying is it when that happens!? Thanks for coming back and trying again :P I don't have too much trouble writing angst (I used to write so much angsty stuff for another fandom), but I am glad that it went down well. I was only worried because I hadn't warned anyone, and thought that people who had read JTBWY might have been expecting it to be as happy as (the earlier chapters of) that one! Hehehehe, Vigo Took goes with Orlando Burrows (Pearl's husband). But in all honesty, the sources of those names were not actors (though I was certainly influenced into using them because of that!). I found both the names in my trusty copy of The History of Middle-Earth, which is where I find many of my OC names! (Btw, I think I'll put a little note about that in the next chapter, so thanks for reminding me :P) Thanks again! I always love to wallow in praise :D | |
| powerwriter | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 4/19/2004 |
| It's so amusing that everyone thinks Pippin and Diamond are together. It seems they're the only ones -not- together in your stories...yet. But that won't last much longer ;) I like the contrast of Pip and Diamond having nightmares, which sounds horrible but storywise is great. Maybe they'll be able to share their understanding with each other. Don't worry about this story being not as light as the others. I bet it'll be great anyways :) Keep writing! Author Reply: The idea of the nightmares came to me as I was attempting to write this chapter. I'm so glad it did, because it made for a much better title than what I was originally working with (the original title for this chapter was "New House Mate", which just sounded so tacky and Big Brother-ish :P) This story was never going to be as light-hearted as the others (aside from "Time to Make a Change"), but Pip and Di just gave me another reason for it not to be. | |
| Grey Wonderer | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 4/15/2004 |
| Don't worry about using a different tone in this story. Your hobbits are growing up and facing things as they are. I think it is going quite well. I thought it was cute that Merry couldn't lie to Estella and Pippin, being Pippin, was so very blunt with Diamond! LOL Miss Diamond will have her hands full with that one, but she seems up to the task. Oh, and I'm not too worried that there won't be any humor or light moments, because I have always found those things in wonderful supply in your fiction. Looking forward to more. Author Reply: I'm glad you've noticed the "growing up" sort of theme. I just realised that's a main part of this story - the hobbits have grown up since JTBWY. Most of them are even starting their own families. You know, I got an annon review for JTBWY on ff.net saying how Merry and Pippin only married Estella and Diamond because they had to! I can understand that some people may think that, but there's no need to flame people who believe otherwise...sorry I had to vent that to you :P. Thanks for the review, and I'll try to update again soon (if uni allows it :P) | |
| FantasyFan | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 4/15/2004 |
| As worldly-wise as the hobbits have become through their travels, Pip still retains a little of the charming naivity. All the rumors and whispering behing hands, and he doesn't see it at all. Speculation on who would marry the son of the Thain, the Lordly Traveller and Hero of the Shire had to be the top subject of gossip around those parts. I'm sure he won't stay clueless forever. I wouldn't worry about making the story completely angst-free. A romance that was only sweetness and light wouldn't feel real, especially not for these hobbits. They've been through so much, as you said, and it's made them the great hearts that they are. It can't all be forgotten. But, though not all may be fluffy, I'll put in my request for romance! I've always though of Pip as very soft-hearted, and I am sure that any courtship of his would be loving and romantic, as well as fun. Author Reply: Thank you for your lovely review! The main reason I made that comment about the angst was because the prequel to this story was probably a bit more care-free - at least in the earlier chapters. And don't fear, there will be plenty of romance. Just Merry and Estella for now, but, like you said, Pippin can't stay clueless forever, and neither can Diamond for that matter. I hope you won't be disappointed :) | |
| Lyta Padfoot | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 4/15/2004 |
| Pippin and Diamond have such a natural connection. Diamond's nightmares are perfectly understandable - I don't know if I'd ever sleep again with the memory of Pimple Baggins wanting to breed with me stuck in my head. Couldn't help but snicker at everyones assumption that Pippin and Diamond are a couple or soon to become one! Married people seem to adore matchmaking for unmarried friends. Author Reply: "the memory of Pimple Baggins wanting to breed with me"...lol! That is the most perfect way of explaining that whole situation! It would be a rather terrifying memory, and I'm still trying to work out how I will help Diamond overcome her fear of Bag-End (and all of Hobbiton!). I'm a bit young to have married friends, but my friends in relationships are constantly trying to set me up with guys! I certainly know how Diamond feels in this story. Thanks for the review :) | |
| Lyta Padfoot | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 4/9/2004 |
| As someone who has spent entirely too much time thinking about the North-took clan (my other handle is actually North-took) I get very excited when I find a story featuring one of my adopted family. When the author of said story is the amazingly talented Pervinca... I'm doing my happy dance. A wonderful start to the story, your Diamond is certainly Pippin's match and their interaction rings very true. Looking forward to the next chapter! Author Reply: Thanks very much for your lovely review! :) I'm glad you're enjoying the story. A few more of the North-Tooks may make appearances, but that will mean I will have to make up names for them (any suggestions on that would be greatly appreciated :P). Also very pleased that you like my Diamond. I've tried to make her different from most of the other Diamonds that people tend to write (though, it was not all that hard to make her different. My image of Diamond seems to be different anyway!). Thanks again! | |
| powerwriter | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 4/7/2004 |
| A sequel already? Wonderful! I understand Pippin and Diamond’s reasons for feeling out of place. Everyone has someone but them. Now if they’ll just see that they need to be together! It’ll be interesting to see how they finally realize that. I’ve never seen anyone write Pippin/Diamond relationship like this. It's very good. Drat, I was hoping to see what kind of adventures the three had on their adventure. Oh well, that's okay. Anyroad, CONTINUE! And, no, I’m not demanding you to…just telling you in a loud way ;) Author Reply: I had this first chapter written before JTBWY was finished, as well as a few outlines. I'm really glad you're liking the P/D relationship. My original reasons for *not* writing about them was fear of copying some other P/D stories that I absolutely adore, but none of them used this idea, thankfully (nor, strangely enough, did any of them draw anything from the fact that Diamond is a descendant of the Bullroarer. Wonder why). Again, still haven't decided everything yet, so I'm waiting just as impatiently as you :P Will try to continue ASAP! | |
| Bwynn | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 4/5/2004 |
| YES! For some reason or another, I didn't expect the next story to come around so quickly! I have been pleasantly surprised. It's good to see that Pippin and Diamond finally have a chance for a 'stable' relationship, and it's very good to see the subtle hintings that a nursery brings about. Glad to hear that it'll be filled in the future. So many fics have Merry and Estella being childless, and I prefer the more factual(and happier ending) stories with them having children. Thanks for writing so soon! Author Reply: To be honest, I already had a large portion of this chapter written before I finished the other one, lol. On saying that, I'm not certain when I'll get some more out, but I'll try (especially if there's the chance of seeing some more pictures! :P) I've noticed the large number of stories without little Brandybucks, but as you said, it's more factual for them to have children! Of course, there will be a little bit of drama involved, but I should shut up now, in case I spoil something :P Thanks for reviewing! (P.S. Do you think you could possible let ChessaB know how much I love her "Hobbit Chicks" and "Homecoming" pictures? I would have emailed her myself, but her email's not listed in her gallery. Ta :D) | |
| Hai | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 4/5/2004 |
| I like Diamond and Pippin feeling like they are imposing together! What a great way for something more to come of this! I never thought I would care for Diamond/Pippin romances but I find I like them a lot more then I thought! Looking forward to more! Author Reply: ^-^ Glad you're enjoying it. I used to feel a bit that way about Sam and Rosie stories, then I went on a huge S/R binge and I can't get enough of them now, lol! I'm even considering writing my own, probably once the G/F story is done. It wouldn't be right for me to only be working on *one* story, hehehehe. | |
| Grey Wonderer | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 4/3/2004 |
| I won't tell on Pip and Diamond if no one else does. hehe, Seems to me that Hobbits enjoy living in large groups anyway. Brandy Hall, the Great Smials, the more the merrier! A very good beginning. So glad that someone has stolen Celandine from Pippin as I thought she was wrong for him anyway. He might just do better with someone else, don't you think? Author Reply: That *is* a very good point. I did think of it, but I probably forgot soon after, so thank you for reminding me :P I thing everyone knew Celandine was *very* wrong for Pippin, but they would have been cute :P Hmmm, I'm not sure who you're suggesting there? lol. Thanks for reading - first chapters are always a bit of a trial. Glad you enjoyed :D | |