Reviews (16)

Marianel · 8 March 2019 · Chapter 1: Playing with Fire

Thats a lesson many children should learn sad though it is and dangerous too. I once touched one of the hotplates in my mothers kitschen as a child. I was about four years old and mom repetedly told me no until she turned her back on me for a few seconds and- never again did I touch them. I was fascinated with the heat and sometimes redness of the plates I had seen when mom let me look in her pots and pans sometimes.And after that I indeed had a healthy respect of fire too and all things very hot! Poor mom I think she thought it was awful too.I like Eldarion did not get hurt very much.A very good story about childrens curiousity and parents feelings, mine too as I have a son myself.

Agape4Gondor · 21 April 2008 · Chapter 1: Playing with Fire

I had to laugh when I saw the title - I just finished reading Fiondil's latest chapter of Stirrings and it is about the aftermath of a fire. Perhaps Eldarion should read that :-) Being a parent myself, these choices are incredibly difficult. But safety and the life of the child are paramount... One does what one has to. I loved the last line - it was a perfect ending!

Ainu Laire · 20 April 2008 · Chapter 1: Playing with Fire

Certainly some lessons like this are needed to teach children. I know that my younger brother would not keep away from the stove until he accidentally burned himself when my parent's back was turned. I remember when I accidentally burned myself when I was 7; I'm still afraid of cooking even now ;P

eliza61 · 20 April 2008 · Chapter 1: Playing with Fire

Aah, the perils of childhood. I can assure you Linda, every parent definitely understands these hard earned lessons. I also burned myself playing with matches and managed to set my mom's kitchen curtains on fire in the process. Healthy respect indeed. Lovely story (but all your stories are great) and probably all the more believable because we can all say "been there-done that" Thanks

Larner · 19 April 2008 · Chapter 1: Playing with Fire

I fear I had to learn much the same way as did Eldarion here--as has been true for so many. Sometimes a small hurt today saves one from a great injury or death in the future, which is the whole point behind immunizations, of course. Very true to life, particularly the dilemma Aragorn finds himself facing.

Estelcontar · 19 April 2008 · Chapter 1: Playing with Fire

As I told you when I first read it, Linda, this is a very poignant vignette. You've just made it better in the revised version as usual.

Raksha The Demon · 19 April 2008 · Chapter 1: Playing with Fire

One of your best Tales of Telcontar; a truly agonizing choice for Aragorn. His wisdom, and his and Arwen's love for their son, are almost palpable. And I love the last line!

meckinock · 19 April 2008 · Chapter 1: Playing with Fire

Ouch. A perfect example of the principle "this is going to hurt me worse than it hurts you!" A nice vignette, Linda.

Cairistiona · 19 April 2008 · Chapter 1: Playing with Fire

I really enjoyed the first version of this and like this expanded version even better. I don't think of the way Aragorn acted as cruel at all... sometimes you do have to let your child safely experience the consequences of his actions. I really like the background story of Thorongil and the burned child, as well--yes, far better to have one slightly scorched little finger than to have your child suffer a far worse fate. Very touching story.

Anonymous · 18 April 2008 · Chapter 1: Playing with Fire

A good piece!Keep on writing

Bsyndicate · 18 April 2008 · Chapter 1: Playing with Fire

Nice job. Quite interesting how you see Aragorn see and reacts to things. It's like you understand him a lot

Anonymous · 18 April 2008 · Chapter 1: Playing with Fire

a good start. Can't wait for the next chapter!

pointe · 18 April 2008 · Chapter 1: Playing with Fire

Wonderful story, do keep up the good work! :)

LOTR lover · 18 April 2008 · Chapter 1: Playing with Fire

Sometimes the only way to learn a lesson is the hard way. As a young child, I lived on a very busy street, and I developed a habit of running across it for various reasons if I was allowed outside to play by myself. (I was old enough to be allowed out alone, but apparently not old enough to obey several repeated warnings about crossing the street.) Finally my parents had had enough, and the next time I ran across the street I got the only spanking I ever received. I truly think it hurt my parents much more to do it than it hurt me to receive it, but I learned my lesson that time. I never ran across that street again. I respect Aragorn's dilemma in this story, and I think you clearly showed just how hard it was for him to stand back and let Eldarion learn his lesson.

Kitt Otter · 18 April 2008 · Chapter 1: Playing with Fire

Painful lesson, that, but I respect Aragorn's wisdom - his backstory was quite an eye-opener. Very well written and detailed! -kitt

shirebound · 18 April 2008 · Chapter 1: Playing with Fire

I think that's a very important lesson for a child, Linda, and it must pain the parents deeply to let it be learned.