Oh, SNAP.

I didn't even think of them taking advantage of her- I was sort of hoping (or rather, expecting) them to be nice. But, uh, they weren't. Stupid, horrible people! But at least they brought her to Butta... something. Like butterbeer! (Harry Potter, hurrah!)... If this is a year before it all starts, though, and she keeps washing all of those dishes... Well, she can kiss her soft hands goodbye!

I really like the end of this chapter! And I suspected the beginning was what those men had planned, but I'd hoped it wasn't. At any rate, I hope Maddie can stay at the Prancing Pony!

I applaud you.

This is just marvelous. Undoubtedly the best Girl-Falls-Into-Middle-Earth story I've read. Your descriptions are excellent and Maddie's emotions and actions are very realistic. I love how she's not able to understand the language. I've never read anything that has that before. I'm especially pleased that she doesn't just show up near Legolas or Aragorn or Boromir during the Fellowship of the Ring. I'm curious to see where this is going to go and whether she'll have anything to do with the Fellowship. KIU!

Fantastic update. I really like this one :)

You're story is still awesome and going strong! I can't wait for more!

The idea of Pictionary is a brilliant one, and I'm sad it didn't work. Not that I expected it to or anything...

Her struggles with staying in the inn and with language are beautifully described. Loved it. :D

I like this story so far- it is very cute, and very realistic. I, too, love OC's. It is not something that I am proud of, but its true... And I'm so glad that you've made an OC that doesn't randomly pop up next to an elf of Mirkwood, and then proceeds to procreate with him.

I'm interested in how this is going to turn out. I mean, how long until she meets the fellowship? How the hell is she even going to get into that? I'm looking forward to figuring it out!

But,yes. I like this. Its refreshing C;

I am really enjoying this story. I have tried several of the girl falls into ME stories, and honestly hated nearly al of them because they all seem so stupid and unreal. That's why I like yours. This is how it would be if it really happened. I like that. I'm not apposed to the idea of someone falling into ME, just how everyone has done it. I seriously can't wait to read more of your story, so I hope you update very soon. Also, I like you not having Maddie speak the language. It makes it more real, and you are doing a great job not having dialogue. I also look forward to seeing her progress in learning the language. I could go on for a long time about all the things I like about this story and how excited I am about it. I'm really glad someone finally decided to write a realistic story like this. You were right about the "if you can't find it, write it yourself" thing. Please keep going with this. I really can't wait for the next chapter!

You're off to a good start! I'm excited to read the rest of it. : )

The Prancing Pony! Oh my gosh! *squee*

I like all the mentions of filth. And the smell.

I loved this chapter! I can just see the action coming, but I'm a little worried for Maddie...those fellas sound shady.. D:

Did I mention how awesome your realism is? Because it is. Infinitely so.

I continue to be impressed. Great job!

Whoo hoo! Hobbits! Gots to love them ;)

Firstly, I want to say that I've enjoyed these first two chapters! Maddie not being thrust immediately into adventure makes me really happy and excited, almost like there's action happening right now!

Secondly (and I would like you to know I'm really not that nerdy, nor do I really care, but you said you like meticulous readers and we should tell you if we see any mistakes, although I'm not sure it's a mistake and I could be wrong, but, anyways-), I think Fornost is abandoned at this point in time. In "Tolkien's World from A-Z: The Complete Guide to Middle-Earth" (which is my mother's) it says: ". . . [Fornost Erain] was captured by Angmar in TA 1974. Although freed the next year in the Battle of Fornost, Fornost was deserted, since the North-kingdom ended." And then, skipping two sentences: "After its abandonment, Fornost was known as Deadman's Dike."

I don't know any more than that, and I think that there could possibly be a small setllement near there, or something, but since Maddie can't really understand much she's just being told the biggest name around since the place she's in doesn't have a name of it's own. Or it could be something else. But I thought I should mention it.

Again, thanks for writing!