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Malliel's Diary: Entry 11



Oh what joy I feel within my heart this day! We are so blessed, my husband and I. We are to be given a child!

I cannot describe how happy I feel about this news. It is wonderful, simply wonderful. To know that I have Baingol's progeny growing inside me; well, it is an honour.

Many dreams, I have had about the child. I firmly believe it shall be a son. I also believe this son shall adore the natural world as much as I do. However, he shall be as learned as his father. He shall have a keen interest in the scholarly arts. I have spoken about my visions to my beloved, he says he has had similar dreams.

Ever since we discovered I was pregnant, Baingol has been ever attentative, perhaps a little too much at times. I love him so, I know he has the best interests at heart. He shall be a wonderful father. I look forward to the day where I shall birth our son, where my husband shall hold him up in his arms proudly, announcing to the world that our child is here.

I announced our happy news but three days ago in Imladris, to our closest kin. Tinuvinil was there with his betrothed and my dear friend Mithanor. They seemed so happy together. Mithanor is beautiful and wise, she shall bring much happiness to my mentor, my friend, my family. I consider her my sister, like Tinuvinil my brother. I wish them all the happiness in the world.

I cannot imagine being happier at this very moment.