I'm so glad you included that little discussion on why the wolves were attacking folk. I admit, I'm kind of allergic to fanfic writers simply using wolves when they need an evil beast. They're just settling back in the area where I live, after being extinct here for at least 100 years. Since I'm thrilled about that, I don't quite like people coming up with these silly Litte Red Riding hood wolves that just snatch you away to eat you alive. The WWF would have quite a bit to say about that:) Anyway, some Aragorn angst never goes amiss, whoever causes it:)
Author's Response: Seeing as Tolkien himself used wolves of various types to pester the Fellowship, I figured I was on fairly safe ground in using them in this situation. I definitely don't see Aragorn & Co going around slaughtering them just to be slaughtering them (hence having them save the pelts). :) Glad you enjoyed the angst! | 