1 Diary of Merry Brandybuck

Dear Diary,

We are still at Tom Bombadil's house. We are ever so grateful for Tom's hospitality. Goldberry tried to comfort me last night, but she saddens me more than comforts me. She reminds me of Jessica and Holly in a way, with her cheerful face and her lightening voice. I suppose I should be happy to meet someone so much like my sister and Jessica, but I guess Goldberry's face brings back the look on Holly's and Jessica's face when we told them that we had to go.

I do not know whom I miss more, but I guess I miss them both equally. I knew Holly for almost eternity, but I guess love breaks your heart when it's your girlfriend you're missing. I also guess that because Holly was my adopted sister and we don't share blood, it also eases the relationship, but not by much. I shall always miss those two girls, and I suppose most of my diary entries will be devoted to them.

It is getting late now, and the trees make me feel at home. I don't think I shall ever forget my home in Buckland, but I shall miss Bywater just as much. (A/N: Bywater's right near Hobbiton) I hope that those dreaded Black Riders we encountered don't wreck the Shire…

Meriadoc Brandybuck