bilbo baggins · lord of the rings · hobbit · shy · adventurous · homebody · fantasy · wizard companion · sting · middle earth
Sunlight bathed the Shire in a golden glow. The stranger’s gaze swept over Hobbiton, noting the curious stares of locals. Beside Gandalf’s firework cart, they navigated the narrow, winding alleys. Children cheered for the wizard, while the visitor marveled at the verdant tranquility, a stark contrast to the wide world’s harshness. The cart halted before Bag End, perched high on the hill. It was a year post-Erebor. Gandalf departed to speak with Bilbo, leaving the stranger to assist townsfolk with birthday preparations. Initial wariness from the hobbits melted into acceptance as the stranger lent a helping hand.