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| Fostering by Larner | 51 Review(s) |
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| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 7/16/2005 |
| Wow - what can I say Larner! (I feel like Gilraen, just a little if it isn't too presumptuous.) So to echo her words to Bilbo 'Thank you.' Author Reply: You are welcome. Well, you have to admit that you asked for this story! | |
| frodo16424 | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 7/15/2005 |
| Thanks for writing such an interesting and different take on the friendships with the Hobbits and Aragorn. Loved the fact Bilbo was able to see the Light of Being of Frodo and Sam. This is definitely one story I will remember! Author Reply: I am honored you feel that way. Thank you for the feedback. | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 7/15/2005 |
| I did my best for you, my Lady, his thought told her. How beautiful, Larner. I have tears in my eyes. What a joyous 'passage' for everyone. Author Reply: Yes, it would be joyous, seeing at last the one she'd waited so long to see. And I think she and Bilbo would have gladly shared the love both felt at that moment. Thanks for following it again, Shirebound. | |
| Kitty | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 7/15/2005 |
| It was sweet how Bilbo visited Gilraen to reassure her a bit about her sons. And it was interesting to watch the slow realisation about the ring and the light of being in the two hobbits. Author Reply: Gandalf may long have had his suspicions regarding Bilbo's ring, but realizing it was definitely THAT Ring must still have been somewhat of a shock. I grieve for what he must have felt as he realized what this special Hobbit he had come to love must know, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. IF Bilbo knew the originally intended relationship between Aragorn, Frodo and Sam, I think he'd have wished to reassure Gilraen. It looks, referencing the Tale of Years, as if he might have had just time to reassure her before she died. And if this premise were true, then I think each who realized the truth would feel honor bound to keep the secret and let others know only as they could no longer remain in ignorance of the truth, much as Aragorn as Estel's presence in Rivendell must have remained hidden, learned of one at a time by those who must know until he was ready to take his place as Chieftain of the Dunedain and Captain of their Rangers. | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 7/14/2005 |
| Wow, this is such an amazing premise, and lends itself to giving whole new interpretations to events that will come. Bilbo stands out now, not simply as Frodo's fond and kindly "uncle", but as one who was *knowingly* a guardian to something incredibly important and secret, not only Frodo, but Sam as well. Wow. Author Reply: I'll admit this is slightly AU in order to allow us to investigate the relationships more deeply--it's an "if--then" sort of story: if Bilbo has conscious knowledge that Gilraen lost two children and it has been foretold that their spirits will be reborn elsewhere, then wouldn't he be rather predisposed to recognize Frodo and Sam both when they arrived? If this is so, then this is what is likely to have occurred. We aren't told by Tolkien that this happened, but neither are we told it didn't happen. It allows us to play with the idea, at least. And that's rather what we all like to do--to play with different ideas and premises in our own interpretations. Thanks, Dreamflower, for the feedback. | |
| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 7/14/2005 |
| Oh, *deep and very satisfied sigh.* I love how you tackle Bilbo's move to Rivendell and what he does when he gets there. Poetry is Bilbo's preferred way of expression. Frodo writes it out, Sam has his flowers. What about Elrond and Aragorn: Healing? (or even the deadly dance of weapons practice!) And both Bilbo and Elrond having the need to be teachers and learners answers my earlier question perfectly - thank you my dear Larner. I find that you are throwing quite a different light on Gandalf for me. I know he is a Steward and the ring is his 'great task' (FOTR) but I am glad that Bilbo is quite capable of telling him to mind his own business!!!! You made me grin with the image of a confused Elrond. Your stories. and a few others on this site, have brought his character alive for me - I've always been drawn to him and you have made me, in true hobbit fashion, recognise the importance of his blood-line. I think my favourite bit of this chapter is Elrond's wisdom in not clouding Aragorn's judgement by revealing the connection between the three, especially as the love between them is already growing. But I wonder if Aragorn can be truely accepting of the fact that the revelation comes too late to celebrate it while all three are still together this side of the sundering sea. Author Reply: Elrond and Aragorn have so many different activities in common--healing, learning, weaponry and strategy, preparation for the rule to come in Aragorn's case and the giving up of rule in that of Elrond. Yes, Bilbo, if he has come to that point of awareness that Frodo and Sam are the lost ones finally born, would be most likely to be able to let Gandalf know that he's demonstrated his ability to do his best by the two of his wards and students and that he wishes to protect them further. As for Aragorn's realization of the spiritual ties--I've chosen to let stand what I wrote in The Ties of Family. Am glad you find my interpretation of Elrond adds to your own appreciation of his character. Thanks again for the Nuzgul and the feedback and the constant prompts to examine it more fully. | |
| Tigger | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 7/14/2005 |
| Oh Larner...What a delightful scene you've created. W/Gandalf's light recognizing Frodo and Sam's Lights of Being for what they truly were. The relief and pure amusement of Gandalf was delightful. As always, looking forward to more. Author Reply: Yes, Gandalf would be experiencing a fair amount of relief as well as amusement, I think. And I like to think of Eru with a sense of humor. | |
| SlightlyTookish | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 7/13/2005 |
| Wow, I'm so glad I found this story tonight! What an interesting concept! I like the interweaving of the hobbits and the Dunedain, and I just love the idea of Gandalf finding such hope within the hobbits. I'm looking forward to reading more :) Author Reply: This will not be a long story--less than ten chapters, at least. But am glad you enjoy it so far. I've always felt there was a special relationship between Aragorn and Frodo, then between each of them and Sam. How it might have come to be is a question I've explored, and decided to examine them in terms of Gilraen as well. Thanks for the feedback. | |
| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 7/13/2005 |
| How frustrating for Elrond and Gandalf. They must have been ready to clobber Glorfindel who is obviously a little more ready to trust. I hope he remembers this occasion when he gets towards the end of the quest. "And Gandalf said: 'Many folk like to know beforehand what is to be set on the table; but those who have laboured to prepare the feast like to keep their secret; for wonder makes the words of praise louder." ROTK Chap 5. I like the way that you have Gandalf's search and frustration give way to joy and praise of the Creator. So, is Gandalf going to to go and report back or leave Elrond in suspense? And what about Glorfindel? Frodo sees the light of his being and his full elven glory when they meet on the way to the ford. What does Glorfindel perceive about Frodo and, perhaps Sam too? Oh, and please tell me you are going to develop that little gem in the second chapter about Gandalf seeing something potentially dangerous around Bilbo. How does Gandalf get him to tell the true story about his 'birthday present'? I am sorry about all the questions - just call me Pippin! But it is your own fault! You blame me for the Nuzgul and I seem to have turned into a back-seat author! My three volume set of the Canon is now chained alongside my computer because I am not as trusting or as generous as Elrond. :) Just ignore me and keep writing it your way - it is brilliant. Author Reply: I'll tell you you have already caused some significant rewrites of what was supposed to, originally, have been a four chapter story. It's not a LOT longer, but two chapters have been extended and two more added on. Am NOT going to say how Gandalf got Bilbo to tell the truth about the Ring, as that apparently happened before Frodo came to live with him, after all. But I did describe discussions on this question in For Eyes to See as Can. But as for how Elrond and Glorfindel react, that's coming up. | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 7/13/2005 |
| The Enemy, in his self-centeredness, would expect those who came against him to be great warriors as was Aragorn. Never in his wildest dreams would he expect this! Indeed not! What a wonderful surprise, and I would have loved to see the look on Gandalf's face. Author Reply: Even though he had every indication ahead of time that Eru was planning this, it still must have been a shock, finding such hope hidden here, in the Shire, in the hearts of two Hobbit lads. But the Enemy has his own standards of measurement, and cannot imagine another. Thanks for the review. | |