The Best Begetting Day Ever by Jay of Lasgalen
perelleth · 8 July 2007 · Chapter 1: The Best Begetting Day Ever
Aww this made me smile! As an aunt who lives an ocean, a mountain range and an hemisphere away fro my nephews and niece, i always enjoy coming home with the strangest presents, not always approved by parents.. but dragon claws and teeth are definetly cool! NO wonder that Elrond would not even open an eye! that is a conflict between Glorfindel and Celebrian definitely!A wonderful moment
pipinheart · 28 June 2007 · Chapter 1: The Best Begetting Day Ever
Very nice... Its nice to see the twins when they were young. And nice to see Glorfindel still telling them stories, even at theier naneth's disaproval... The presents were a nice touch as well... great work...
grumpy · 26 June 2007 · Chapter 1: The Best Begetting Day Ever
I got a grin out of this story. Glorfindel is such a good uncle, dragons teeth and claws, plus I love how he would put Elrohir's name first.
Redheredh · 25 June 2007 · Chapter 1: The Best Begetting Day Ever
Heh! That is one excellent uncle the boys have there! And not a peep from Elrond during the whole business! Only pretending to be snoozing? Just proves he is one wise elf! But, Nilmandra's birthday is best ever. So many fun stories like this!
Author's reply
Elrond had to be there to make the twins' day complete, but he just wouldn't talk to me - so yes, I guess he was asleep. He certainly wasn't going to get involved over the suitability of dragon's teeth and claws as presents :>) I love other people's birthdays, and the stories they get!
Nilmandra · 25 June 2007 · Chapter 1: The Best Begetting Day Ever
I saw this on your LJ first, but I liked it again over here! I still think having Glorfindel show up would have tobe the best birthday present ever, LOL. A cute story, Jay, and it definitely made me smile. Thank you. :>)
Author's reply
Happy belated birthday! I rather thought you'd like Glorfindel popping up to pass on his greetings :>) I'm glad it made you smile!
Elena Tiriel · 25 June 2007 · Chapter 1: The Best Begetting Day Ever
Hee hee hee! But of *course* the twins would want to know all about the dragon! Too young? Nightmares?? Only mothers would think up such silly notions! This is a cute vignette that made me smile, Jay! Thank you for sharing it with us! -Barbara
Author's reply
But Celebrían remembers the time Glorfindel told them the Balrog story ... of course he'll tell them about the dragon, and she knows it :>) Thanks - I'm glad you liked this!
Ellie · 25 June 2007 · Chapter 1: The Best Begetting Day Ever
This was delightful! Thoroughly enjoyable! A wonderful begetting day indeed - though Celebrian will most certainly not agree after the story is told that night. teehee.
Author's reply
I don't think I've been fair to Celebrían here - she sounds too strict and disapproving, but I wanted to contrast Glorfindel's exuberance against someone. And of course she's the one that may have to comfort two distressed elflings after Glorfindel's story tonight ...
Kitty · 25 June 2007 · Chapter 1: The Best Begetting Day Ever
Jay, that was lovely! No wonder the twins love Glorfindel so much – he knew just *the* begetting day gift for two adventurous elflings. Dragon tooth and claw in a bag of dragon skin – how exciting for them! And of course he has to tell them everything about it, no matter what Celebrían says ;-) And I love the ‚Elrohir and Elladan’-thing, as it is making Elrohir feeling more important, and I think you know already who is my favourite twin! Glorfindel is truly great with the elflings. A pity he has not some of his own.
Author's reply
I see Glorfindel as a wonderful uncle figure to the twins, and a friend and confidant when they need it. You're right - he'd be a great father. When he's just been off slaying dragons, what better gift could he bring home for the twins' birthday? And you'll notice they didn't get the same gift - there had to be a slight difference!
Larner · 25 June 2007 · Chapter 1: The Best Begetting Day Ever
Yes, the change in name-order would be important to Elrohir, and glad that Glorfindel does this for the second-born. And to know they'll hear the tale--tonight would indeed make this a most, most special begetting day indeed. And I see this is before younger sister has been added to the family. Very nice.
Author's reply
Poor Elrohir doesn't always like being 'and Elrohir', but only Glorfindel realises this. I hope the scary story tonight won't lead to nightmares - but the twins are older now, so perhaps not. I have once or twice made Arwen closer in age to the twins, but mostly stick to canon, so she won't be around for some time yet.
French Pony · 25 June 2007 · Chapter 1: The Best Begetting Day Ever
Awwww. Glorfindel is definitely a kid at heart.
Author's reply
Isn't he? I think Celebrían's right - he's a bad influence on the twins! Jay :>)
daw the minstrel · 25 June 2007 · Chapter 1: The Best Begetting Day Ever
Oh excellent, Glorfindel. Tell the tale right before they go to bed. That will make for a quiet night! I liked the bit about Elrohir's name being first. I read somewhere that English speakers instinctively put last the name that takes longer to be pronounced, but I can't see any difference in the time it would take to say "Elladan" or "Elrohir."
Author's reply
I hope Glorfindel's tale of dragon slaying won't be quite a terrifying as the Balrog - and the twins are a little older here. I wouldn't guarantee it, though! That's an interesting point about putting the longest name first. I've always referred to my children as 'Stephen and Anne' - but that's because Stephen was around first, not because his name is longer. I've always imagined the twins as 'Elladan and Elrohir', and have mentioned before that Elrohir sometimes resents it!