potentialities

The story I like best here is "If the Valar" - never mind it's gen. It's the one most true to the characters.

I usually don't like multiple pairings at all - only make an exception in the POTC fandom - so hobbit orgies are just not something I can read. Skimmed over it, wondered why there was Frodo in on it and what had happened to Sam - then gave up reading it. :-)

The book-based smut: I like the non-graphic scenes in the beginning and the end a lot, because the author has a talent for writing the light-hearted banter. But graphic wizard-hobbit sex is not for me, especially as this was *really* graphic. I find that in slash fiction even graphic sex is usually written much more lyrical for lack of a better word. There's more left to the imagination normally and I like it that way.

Yup, you're right. Looks like it's up to us. I will see the movie again on Sunday and watch the Gandalf & Pippin scenes very carefully. Will also reread part of the books.
I've never written fanfiction before as I'm held back by some odd permanent writer's block. But I am good when it comes to ramble on why I like a pairing. (Bet you didn't notice this yet. :-))