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[PrinceOfTheHalflings]

Originally Posted by alatar

The Hobbits were special visitors, not only because of the burden Frodo carried but also because they had Gandalf as a friend and herald. Frodo too was considered an elf friend, and so surely that would help him at Rivendell.

Boromir was admitted as, assumedly, Elrond had some foresight that this human would be one of the Nine Walkers. The Dwarves too had a purpose that helped Elrond's cause, and having them in the Council brought more news to the fore. And even Bilbo's group of Dwarven companions stopped on their way, if I remembers rightly.

Aragorn lived there, and so of course had the run of the place. And I assume that all elves would be admitted and could stay as long as the Age lasted.

The Dwarves were invited ... as was Legolas. Frodo not only had Gandalf (and Aragorn) as a friend but also Bilbo.

Boromir (and Faramir) had a dream that directed him towards Imladris, so I suppose you could say he was fated to go there. Perhaps Elrond had some knowledge of Boromir's dream?

In any case Boromir would have been recognised by Gandalf, and possibly Aragorn. Besides, Elrond should have been happy to receive an important emissary from Minas Tirith - if only because it meant that he could start charging extra for the newly-christened "Boromir Suite"!