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Peter_20
04-06-2007, 09:51 AM
This title is pretty vague, but here's the reason: the post is a:

*SPOILER!*

Alright, we all know that Frodo left Middle-earth and sailed to Tol Eressëa at the end of the LOTR.
My question is, did Sam ever get to sail there? - after all, he WAS a Ring-bearer.
And if he did, and this is the question closest to my heart, did Frodo and Sam meet again?

I think this is a great idea - two life-long friends meeting one last time beyond the borders of the world. :)

Landroval
04-06-2007, 10:28 AM
Why do I have a feeling of deja vu about this thread? :D

Anyway, Sam did get there:
But in this story it is supposed that there may be certain rare exceptions or accommodations (legitimately supposed? there always seem to be exceptions); and so certain 'mortals', who have played some great part in Elvish affairs, may pass with the Elves to Elvenhome. Thus Frodo (by the express gift of Arwen) and Bilbo, and eventually Sam (as adumbrated by Frodo); and as a unique exception Gimli the Dwarf, as friend of Legolas and 'servant' of Galadriel.

Curubethion
04-08-2007, 04:51 PM
It also says in the Appendix that Sam left his Red Book to Goldilocks, and then went West. According to the tradition of the Gamgees, he went to the Havens. So I'd say that's further support.