[NancyBrooke]

I just read "Elementary, My Dear Gandalf" by Shirebound on HASA and it got me to thinking about Bilbo and Aragorn.

I wonder when they first met and/or how their relationship developed. When, in the FOTR chapter "Many Meetings" Aragorn comes on Frodo and Bilbo in the Hall of Fire at Rivendell it is clear that they know each other well. Bilbo knows Aragorn's history, his place in history and his love for Arwen; Aragorn's people have been guarding the Shire for sometime.

What do you think? Could Aragorn have accompanied Bilbo from the Shire after the Birthday party? Did they meet on a jaunt in the Woody End? Did Arwen introduce them, foreseeing their common interest in Frodo? What part might Gandalf (that old mixer! ) have to do with anything? Did they consult Bilbo before searching for Gollum?

There are lots of possibilities - have at 'em!!

Nancy

[Leila]

I never really thought about that. How did they meet?
I feel inspired! I'm going to bounce some ideas off my sis when she gets home and maybe, just maybe, try and use the idea.

[NancyBrooke]

Excellent, so glad to hear it. I will look forward to whatever you and your sis cook up.

[Leila]

I've been thinking about what to write ever since posting. I even did some research in my books to get ideas and such.
But it will take me time to get a good story written. I'll let you know when i post it.