[Novnarwen]

Hedgar

Hedgar looked upon Andreth's face. He stood quite in the front, trembling in anger. As many other parents, both Big Folk and Hobbits had the same expression in their faces; lips curled tightly and eyes filled with rage. Hedgar was the first one to step up to meet the Innkeeper, now also the teacher.

"Keep your ears shut sonny," Hedgar whispered to Fippi. His son did as told, but Hedgar could tell that his son was hearing after all. Fippi was only pretending though. But this apparently was good enough for Hedgar, so he decided to take the floor first.

"I put my trust in you, letting my son go here yesterday; without my acceptance. Are we just small people for you still, who you can throw peas at?" By this, Fippi clung to his father, even tighter than before. Hedgar noticed this, and tried to change his strict tune when he continued.

"This 'school' should be a place for the children to learn, not being victims to silly games and such. Unless this changes, I will have to take him home."

Murmurs from the back in the crowd, made Hedgar aware that probably everyone wanted to say something to this Andreth. Nevertheless, the little hobbit was relieved he had stood up to this woman, but he was also a bit sad; honestly he did want Fippi to stay in school. The school was such a good place. His little boy would learn to read and write, better than his father ever would be able to. Hedgar wanted his son to grow up, to be someone. Someone Hedgar never could be. Going to school, would help Fippi there! He sighed as he stepped away, hearing another, having his turn on the poor Innekeeper.

[ November 05, 2003: Message edited by: Novnarwen ]