Hmmm, a tough challenge this time. In order to thwart Luthien's and Beren's marriage we must make sure that Thingol will be as obstinate and narrowminded as possible so we must remove the sole voice of reason from his court, so that his bootlickers and lackeys can reinforce his own bigoted beliefs about Beren. Therefore I agree with Lalaith 's assessment: Melian must go! I never understood what a pretty Maia like her saw in that bloated oaf Thingol anyway. 
++ Melian
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'I am the Elder king: Melkor, first and mightiest of all the Valar, who was before the world, and made it. The shadow of my purpose lies upon Arda, and all that is in it bends slowly and surely to my will.'
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