captainbadasswatson:

Whatever you do, don’t think about the fact that Bilbo adopted Frodo when he was 99 years old. 

Don’t think about the fact that he was only like 52 when he returned from Erebor to Bag End.

Don’t think about the fact that for 47 years he was alone in Bag End, with only the occasional outside visitor for company. Don’t think about the fact that after he returned he was seen as an oddity and alienated by his peers. 

Don’t think about the fact that on top of that he was probably mourning the death of Fili, Kili, and Thorin for 47 years. Don’t think about that he was so sad and lost and alone that it took 47 YEARS before he felt okay enough to find companionship in another hobbit. Please don’t think about how heartbroken and alone he felt for almost half his life because he found love and lost it in the blink of an eye. Please don’t think about it.