I actually cried. *sniffle*

A little confusing in parts, could do with a little better organisation, but an excellent story nonetheless! I love how the harp features throughout, and the extended metaphor of the harpstring and melody.

I've told you how much I love this chapter, right? (I realise I do this every chapter, but never mind that.)

Maybe it's because it touches upon memories, both good and bad, that I've gone over as well, have thought about a great deal before setting some of it down as well. It's sort of a feast of recognition, and at the same time you bring new things into it all, and as a result it becomes even more extensive. (I can't help but love fanfiction for giving all of us the opportunity to weave something like that together.)

Thank you so much for writing this!

I must really applaud you for giving such different faces to Galadriel (maybe that's what frightens me about her; she's impossible to put into any kind of box characterisation-wise). But what I love most is about your characters, and it becomes clearer than ever in this chapter; they're not stationary characters, but moving, developing ones. You've delicately made the transition from the early chapters up to this point, and at exactly the right pacing suited for the setting and situation. All taken together, you've breathed an aliveness into the story that always catches me unawares and never ceases to inspire me.

Definitely kudos from over here! :D

Am finally catching up now on the chapters I've missed. :)

I'm still enjoying so much your take on all these characters and it is really just a wonderful scenario. Galadriel's role in it all is particularly interesting to read, and the flashback with Arwen in the previous chapter definitely got me. The way everything ties together is just such a lovely reminder of how all these characters are connected - I think when I focus on pairings I sometimes forget about the whole family tree.

You do wonderfully with making Brí and Elrond both appear vulnerable at times but never weak. Am really looking forward to seeing them fully come together. :)

Enjoy reading this story Hope to read more soon

An update, yay! Thank you for posting the note to UCMEC; I always look forward to getting more of this story. :)

"I will await you through the midnight and the storm and the dawn." ... Dear Lord, how much do I love that?

You have a very unique approach to this story. It's obvious you've put a lot of research into it. It's an interesting way to put a new spin on the Elrond/Celebrian relationship. It's been fun to read it so far, and I'll be interested to read more!

Wonderful chapter, worth the wait.

I'm so glad you came back and updated. Very touching chapter:-)

This is so delicate, so fragile. Perfect.

And you gave Galadriel a sense of humour.

Really, I feel like I should say more, but right now I can't think of anything. It was very moving.

Any chance of a holiday gift in the form of an update? Pretty please with gumdrops on top :)

Best wishes to you and yours.

Where did you go? Please update. Love this story.

i really love this story, it is beautifully written. i hope you write more soon! can't wait!

Ah! Wonderful! And now she knows. There is a fragile peace in all this, the feeling that she is waiting on the edge of knowing all, but not wanting to fall off that edge.

I'm so glad you updated this story. I've been having a hard time finding the kind of stories I want to read recently, but every once in a while one of the gems -- like this one -- gets updated and makes my day. Very much looking forward to more!

The word is out, I really wanted to say after reading this. ;)

From the very first that simple question "Were we wed?" seems to have been at the basis of many things, but unconventionally so. Most importantly it's the question Elrond has been wanting to answer for his own sake, knowing he should not for Celebrían’s sake. It’s the question of which the answer will explain everything, and will lead to darker things, to put it carefully. It will initiate another step in an emotional journey that can drive them apart, or bring them closer.

There are conflicts the characters have to resolve with themselves that perfectly tie into this; Elrond’s conflict between his own feelings and his wish to protect Celebrían; Celebrían’s wish to discover what lies in her past; there’s a delicate peace between those conflicts, but it’s very clear that at some point (sooner rather than later, I’m beginning to suspect) all will come to climax.

With that (if it made any sense) and much more in mind, I just want to say you’re doing a fantastic job at weaving this tale, and I’m looking forward more than ever to see you continue.