Teacakes and Hats by Songspinner

[talechallenge36]

Merry arrives at Bag End just in time for a party...

Comments

[grey_wonderer]

I love the way Merry and Sam talk about the door to bag End and share their memories. It seems so natural. I enjoyed this very much and Rose was dear in it with her talk about 'children of all ages' when they mentioned the fireworks.

[songspinner9]

Thank you! "Natural" is a good word to see in a review, truly.
And I think Rose was quoting myself, actually...although I'm not sure if it was from a family gathering or the staff room at school. :)

[shirebound]

Lovely. There aren't enough scenes between Merry and Sam, and this conversation is very sweet and natural. Oh, and I can totally picture Merry and Pippin in their fetching new hats! :D

[songspinner9]

Glad you liked it! Yeah, I wish I knew a fanfic type artist who'd do a picture of that... (hint to any such reading this...)

[pippinfan1]

That was just lovely! I can understand how that sweet scene at the end of ROTK could inspire this wonderful tale. I do enjoy Sam and Merry's friendship! The whole scene from Merry walking in the door all the way to Rosie volunteering to clear up was done brilliantly and very smoothly. Wonderful!

[songspinner9]

Well, at first I thought maybe Peter had forgotten that Sam lived at Bag End at that point, but then I thought, "nah..." and decided it was the back door to the place. I'm glad the flow of the storytelling worked well, as I was somewhat unsure of that.

[ceshaughnessy]

Wonderful! I can just picture the scene, and the ever so subtle reference to their journey added just the right touch.
Cathleen

[songspinner9]

Many thanks! The front door thing was interesting, because I saw the photo and sighed, and then at 11:30 p.m., just as I was going to sleep, had to get up and jot down the idea. Good thing I have an understanding husband... :)