How to design a successful Tauriel

[Galadriel]

Originally Posted by mark12_30

This thread is for posting constructive ideas that might help PJ work Tauriel into the plot in such a way that:
1. Tolkien would not be horrified
2. Tolkien scholars would not be horrified
3. Barrowdowners would not be horrified

I don't think that's possible, considering they are kind of adding a character that belongs nowhere in the canon and subsequently show a lack of faith in Tolkien's storytelling skills.

But, since there is a wish for constructive thought, I should think that the only thing that would marginally appeal to me and would not (thoroughly) disrupt the story, is plunking Tauriel in the position of Mirkwood's queen. We know nothing of Thranduil's married life, and if PJ pulls it off artfully, it might just work. Movies (save horror-films and children's movies) don't seem to come without romance these days, and it could just add a sweet twinge to the atmosphere.

Not looking forward to it at all, but it might just do.