The Making of a Ringbearer II: Anchored by Henna Gamgee
Hai Took · 24 September 2004 · Chapter 40: Mushrooms
Oh dear, poor Frodo! All of his anger being released into something he knew was wrong, and now he is caught! I hope he is able to get off without causing too much trouble! It seems perhaps Bolo and Frodo have more in common than they thought? I am looking forward to finding out what is going to happen next and how Bilbo will respond to all of this! Thank you!
Author's reply
Well, he did get off pretty easy, at least. :) Thanks for reviewing!
shirebound · 23 September 2004 · Chapter 40: Mushrooms
Oh gosh, I don't think Buckland agrees with Frodo anymore. I want to bundle him back home to Hobbiton where he belongs! Don't you touch him, Farmer Maggot. And that goes for your little dogs, too. :)
Author's reply
Farmer Maggot and his little dogs. Why does that image make me want to giggle? :P
esamen · 23 September 2004 · Chapter 40: Mushrooms
Oh, Obelia, how can you put our hero into this incredible cliffhanger moment and then LEAVE us there?!! Evil, evil jellyfish, please update soon! I am just loving this story. It gets better all the time. I love Poppy and Bilbo, and now I think that even Bolo himself is going to become a friend of mine -- it's nice to revisit him as a more complex, sympathetic character. I can't imagine how you are going to wrap up all these threads. And poor Frodo -- standing there with red-faced farmer Maggot -- will you please include some of your own special, delicious Bilbo-Frodo h/c to pay us back for enduring all this suspense? You are going to have to post the next chapter soon or I will come out there and wring the story from you in person. So please have mercy -- back to the keyboard with you, now -- thanks for sharing your awesome imaginative vision with the rest of us ME dwellers. And please reread my sentences about updating soon.
Author's reply
It seems you've been influencing me! I've been updating every 2-3 weeks the last few chapters. My normal rate when school is on is ever 1-2 months! So good job on the threats and nagging, Esamen. ;P
Auntiemeesh · 22 September 2004 · Chapter 40: Mushrooms
Oh, poor Frodo. This trip to Buckland has not been at all easy for him. And now he's in for it with Farmer Maggot. But I'm proud of him for standing still and facing his punishment like a gentlehobbit. As always, I'm looking forward to more of this. :)
Author's reply
Yes, poor Frodo. I shall have to reward him with some fun stuff once he gets back to Hobbiton. :)
Hai Took · 25 August 2004 · Chapter 39: Bitter Reflections
Poor Frodo! That he had remembered the way the evening started that led to his parents death! I hope that he is able to remember more and then maybe he will find the truth to the whole thing! That someone could be so cruel to a child and tell them that they are a burden to those around them! I guess Frodo will have to live with someone of these unpleasant people and what they say for the rest of his life but to be introduced to it so young! I hope Poppy is able to apologize and maybe get Frodo to open up to her! I hope he opens up to someone! Thank you for the next chapter and I am looking forward to more!
Author's reply
Don't worry, he will definitely remember more and find out the truth. That won't be for awhile though. :)
Auntiemeesh · 24 August 2004 · Chapter 39: Bitter Reflections
Oh, poor, poor Frodo. This visit to Brandy Hall is just getting more and more difficult for him. I hope he confides in someone soon, because I think the pain and anger he is feeling right now are really too much for one adolescent hobbit to handle on his own. I really just love this story. I was telling a friend just the other day that Frodomir and Samomir are two of my favorite fic entities! As always, I'm looking forward to more.
Author's reply
Aww, thanks! I'm rather fond of Frodomir and Samomir myself. :)
esamen · 24 August 2004 · Chapter 39: Bitter Reflections
Well, I read it again and I have to review AGAIN. That is so mean of you have our darling Primula and Drogo fighting! Oh! My heart breaks! But I printed out the darling photo that you used to have of Frodo/EW on your website, and it is still taped on my desk. I just love your Frodo. I'll go with him through whatever comes his way . . . parents, ruffians, nasty cousins . . . carry on, jellyfish.
Author's reply
That fight gave me days of writer's block, you know! :P
pebbles66 · 24 August 2004 · Chapter 39: Bitter Reflections
I have never really read anything that explores what exactly happened on the day Frodo's parents drowned, and never considered that he might have been there. I'm interested to read about your thoughts on this, and also about how Frodo's guilt at surviving might have affected him. Update soon!
Author's reply
Thanks for reviewing! I have thought about what happened that day Frodo's parents drowned a lot lately, for some reason. I've decided where I'm going to take it, but the whole story won't come out till near the end of the fic.
esamen · 24 August 2004 · Chapter 39: Bitter Reflections
Oh! Oh! Oh! This is FANTASTIC! What a story! You are really, really outdoing yourself with this. Better than I ever, ever anticipated. "Anchored" gets better all the time! Frodo is maturing, yet still young and feeling those feelings of making his way in the world . . . and dear Poppy's going to become practically his RELATIVE . . . oh, this is so good. Obelia, you are absolutely gifted in storytelling. Please, please update soon . . . I know school is starting but don't forget us poor readers out here starving for more of your special Frodo-Bilbo vision . . . no one but you can satisfy! Feed us, feed us . . . I believe that these fics are very important to us . . . never doubt that the Lord is really using you. This is a tremendous story on lots of different levels. Trust me, we are connecting deeply with this. Keep on going. And don't forget about situations requiring bed rest and anxious attention for our dear Frodo and lots of tender moments! We need that too! In your own words, Muaahahaha . . . .
Author's reply
Ah, Karen, I hope you know how much your lovely comments motivate me! :) *runs off to work on next chapter*
Dreamflower · 24 August 2004 · Chapter 39: Bitter Reflections
I hope that Frodo *is* going to finally remember, and realize that all the rumors are false. And I'm sure he's going to help Poppy in some way.
Author's reply
Oh my goodness, I followed your progress with amazement a few weeks back! I have never before seen anyone plough through this fic in such a short time and still manage to review every chapter! Waking up to 30+ review alerts is quite an experience, I can tell you. ;) Anyway, welcome to the story, and thank you so much for taking the time to review. Frodo will indeed finally remember what happened that day, but I'm afraid that won't happen till close to the end of the story.
Dreamflower · 24 August 2004 · Chapter 36: Waiting for the Bagginses
So nasty old Bolo didn't learn his lesson after all? Well, I guess he'll have to learn another one, until it takes.
Dreamflower · 24 August 2004 · Chapter 35: Faramond Rushlight
Oh what a shame Frodo did not get to wake up. I remember Faramond as well; you are right, a wonderful fic.
Dreamflower · 24 August 2004 · Chapter 33: Ruffians
Oh clever Gandalf! But Frodo should have some clue about those who guard the borders, considering his earlier encounter with Estel, Elrohir and Legolas. Still I'd like to be a little mouse nearby when those two ruffians realize they've been sent on a wild goose chase.
Dreamflower · 24 August 2004 · Chapter 32: A Journey With Gandalf
Aha! I thought I recognized those ruffians! But they don't know what they're doing if they mess with Gandalf and Bilbo!
Dreamflower · 24 August 2004 · Chapter 31: A Happy Reunion
Oh what a wonderful idea--a little adventure with Gandalf!
Dreamflower · 24 August 2004 · Chapter 30: A Rampaging Oliphaunt
Lovely first meeting for Gandalf and Frodo and Sam! I love it that Sam thought his horse was an oliphaunt. But I was surprised that Frodo didn't guess from Gandalf's appearance who he was!
Dreamflower · 24 August 2004 · Chapter 29: Goodbye, Hamson
Whew! It was only money! But at least the Gaffer learned a rather expensive lesson, and now knows that literacy can be useful! I'm sorry to see Hamson leave, even though I know it's canon, I've really enjoyed getting to know him.
Dreamflower · 24 August 2004 · Chapter 27: Arrangements
Aha! *Never* trust a Bracegirdle! What's the scoundrel done? Made Hamson an indentured servant or something?
Dreamflower · 24 August 2004 · Chapter 25: Lessons in Loyalty
I have to say that I really like the way you have involved the older Gamgee brothers. I don't believe I have ever read any other fics that had them play any kind of major role. I like them very much, you have done a marvelous job in giving them character.
Dreamflower · 24 August 2004 · Chapter 24: The Fortress
Oh dear, poor Frodo is afflicted with even more little fangirls. Whatever did he do to deserve such a fate?
Dreamflower · 24 August 2004 · Chapter 23: A Bump in the Road
Oh goodness gracious. I have often wondered how the Gaffer was ever persuaded to let Sam have his book learning. Makes me want to thump him upside the head. And your version of the Gaffer is usually so much more reasonable than most.
Dreamflower · 24 August 2004 · Chapter 20: Dr. Hornblower
Oh my, lots of angst, and comfort! Very good!
Dreamflower · 24 August 2004 · Chapter 19: Progression
Not until he's ready, eh? Could it be one of the Valar sending this dream to Bilbo? Lorien, perhaps? Poor Bilbo, having to deal with a sick child.
Dreamflower · 24 August 2004 · Chapter 18: Unexpected
Oooh--I'm guessing either scarlet fever or measles! Dreadful, but I guess it's time for some good old h/c?
Dreamflower · 24 August 2004 · Chapter 17: Forgiveness and Charity
Oh, how sweet! I really like that you actually have Sam lose his temper, and lose it with his beloved Master. It makes him seem much more real.