Raksha The Demon
· 3 May 2008
· Chapter 2: Peter Jackson Product Placement Moment #1
Too funny, and a brilliant satire on those ubiquitous GEICO commercials!
Now you've got me imagining Pippin chirping "I just saved a bundle on my insurance" to Denethor as the latter is preparing to burn himself and Faramir and Grond-Grond-Grond is knocking at the Great Gate...
Author's reply
There are a lot of scenes in the movies where that line would fit in, actually. Like Mount Doom, as Frodo is dangling from Sam's hand...
Antane
· 1 May 2008
· Chapter 37: Stone of the King
Oh, that was neat - Frodo's thoughts, esp. at the end. Another part in which you note that the Story as well as the Road goes ever on and on and we are all involved in it stretching back through the many many years. Everytime I hear Aragorn say in the BBC Radio program in this scene, that "we have naught to fear" under the shadows of these statues, I think how can you say that, one of them is Isildur and he screwed up, but like Frodo, I can't blame him either. I have these statues as book ends myself.
Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
I do too. :-) The ones that came with the Fellowship extended edition, that is. They're holding up my LOTR DVDs.
Larner
· 29 April 2008
· Chapter 37: Stone of the King
I can far too easily see Frodo thinking this at that moment. (Although in the movie I believe it was the statue of Elendil that held the birds nest--although in the past three thousand years both statues probably held birds nests, while in the book the statues were of both Elendil's sons--Isildur and Anarion--rather than the elder son and the father.) Yes, Isildur was freed of the burden by the orcs, and so it's fallen to another to do what Isildur could not.
Author's reply
I'd never heard that the statues in the movie were supposed to be Elendil and Isildur. Typical inexplicable Jacksonization, if so. Interesting. Anyway, the inspiration for the drabble was the scene in the book, though the birds were indeed from the movie. :-)
Larner
· 29 April 2008
· Chapter 36: Secrets
"Paint a picture--it will last longer!" How he would indeed seek to hide the knowledge, for to tell him too early would probably set him on the road out of the Shire that much too early! Alas, poor Frodo--thinking he isn't transparent to those who love him!
Author's reply
Of course, if Frodo had left earlier than he did, he wouldn't have had the Ringwraiths on his tail the whole way...but then it would be a far different story.
Larner
· 3 December 2007
· Chapter 35: Waiting
Oh, how all too easily would Rosie know this fear! It was due to this I had Frodo advise her to truly and deeply kiss Sam before they left, strengthening the bonds to living life while it is yet to be lived.
Thank you so much for this one, Rowan--it is truly a keeper.
Larner
· 3 December 2007
· Chapter 34: On the Way Home
Ah, but there is definitely a magic to being lighthearted and rejoicing in the days as they come. But Frodo knows and appreciates--all too well does he do so. The rest don't yet know, but I suspect that when the time came they realized it was indeed necessary.
Lovely, Rowan. The grief of Elrond is great, but at least it leads him to a reunion he so deserves and needs, and greater peace, I hope, in the end.
Larner
· 12 November 2007
· Chapter 33: Cleaning
Alas, those poor, abused toes! I want to kiss them and make them better, and that worries me. Am I being unfaithful to my Aragorn? Heh!
But it is the thought of how much he realizes he's missed these days seventeen years later that moves me most, I think.
Author's reply
I bet during the quest Frodo wished all he had to worry about was spring cleaning.
Antane
· 12 November 2007
· Chapter 33: Cleaning
I agree - work is no fun when you could be reading or writing but it must be done and I do set aside time for it. And the last time you do something with someone - and the first time - are special times. What a blessing those two were to each other.
Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
Indeed! (Sorry for the delay replying, and then the terse response! Been busy.)
eiluj
· 12 November 2007
· Chapter 33: Cleaning
The request was for fluff? Well ... dust-bunnies ... fluff.... It seems to me that you were successful! ;-)
Author's reply
I think actually it was for Frodo and Bilbo spring-cleaning, which I thought should yield fluffy results. Turns out the only fluff *was* the dust bunnies.
Agape4Gondor
· 12 November 2007
· Chapter 33: Cleaning
Most dear tale... though poor Frodo has already started his suffering, huh, with books on his toes. *supresses a small giggle*
Author's reply
Guess that'll be the least of his worries!
Agape4Gondor
· 12 November 2007
· Chapter 32: Reunion
Oh my! Is this darling. Dearest Bill.. I loved the 'scratch my neck!'
Thanks for sharing this moment.
Lindelea
· 12 November 2007
· Chapter 33: Cleaning
Aww. Well done. Good description, as if you had all the words in the world to use (I almost forgot I was reading a drabble); poignant and thoughtful conclusion.
Author's reply
Thanks. Sorry for the delay before replying. :-(
cookiefleck
· 1 November 2007
· Chapter 19: A True Friend
I love the way Sam's character emerges during the quest in the book... and how you captured some of that here. We never know what we are capable of until tested. Please write more Sam... there's never enough. ;o)
cookiefleck
· 1 November 2007
· Chapter 32: Reunion
I already left you fb elsewhere but I just have to say again how much I love this. It's perfect, me dear.
Author's reply
Thanks so much! These are fun.
Larner
· 1 November 2007
· Chapter 32: Reunion
Ooh, I love it! Dear Bill, wanting to soothe his Sam just as Sam wishes to see his Bill again! Marvelous POV! You've been reading Lindelea's Tenth Walker--I can tell! Heh!
Author's reply
Actually, I've been saving it til after it's complete!
Dreamflower
· 31 October 2007
· Chapter 32: Reunion
Aww...sweet!
Lindelea
· 31 October 2007
· Chapter 32: Reunion
Very nice! Bill sounds just like himself, matter-of-fact and living in the "now" as a pony does.
May I link to this, when I reach this chapter in my "Tenth Walker" (Bill) fic?
Author's reply
Sure! (Sorry for the lateness of the reply.)
WhitewolfofDarkness
· 31 October 2007
· Chapter 32: Reunion
awwwwwwwwwww how sweet! ::)
Larner
· 24 October 2007
· Chapter 31: What the Wind Blew In
Yes, indeed--a movie-verse moment to stop the heart. And one of the horses does indeed bear Hope. The three Hopes of Middle Earth at the time, Hope Unquenchable, Endurance Beyond Hope, and Hope beyond Hope Embodied--and she first saw the third. No wonder she fell in love with him! Heh!
Author's reply
I think Aragorn was more than "hope for Rohan" to Eowyn; he was "hope for Eowyn" too.
Antane
· 24 October 2007
· Chapter 30: Pony Ride
What a lovely little story! And one which had its mirror so many years later, when Sam carried Frodo. I wonder if Sam was thinking of that dear memory then?
Love it, love it, love it and them and their love. :)
Namarie, God bless, Antane
Lindelea
· 24 October 2007
· Chapter 31: What the Wind Blew In
Ah, you've perfectly captured the moment, even to the play on words in the last line.
Author's reply
Thanks as always!
Larner
· 23 October 2007
· Chapter 30: Pony Ride
Ah, what a wonderful memory, only to return the favor, but in such a manner. Alas, Frodo Baggins, that you couldn't always be the one offering the piggy-back rides.
So poignant, Rowan.
Author's reply
Thanks. But one of these days I'm going to see if I can do fluff to save my life!
Agape4Gondor
· 23 October 2007
· Chapter 30: Pony Ride
Oh my goodness gracious! And then the favor returned... in Mordor of all places! And no giggling this time, just tears.
Author's reply
They had no idea...
Agape4Gondor
· 23 October 2007
· Chapter 29: A Wizard's Plea
*sobs*
Author's reply
*hands you a hankie*
Lindelea
· 23 October 2007
· Chapter 30: Pony Ride
Y'know, I can just hear Sam saying this to Frodo, during one of those dark times, trying to cheer him or even just sort of talking to himself, not sure if Frodo can hear or not.