Oh my, this was heart wrenching. You have done a magnificent job of getting inside Elsa's head and laying bare her despair over the man who does not love her but loves another.
Beautifully, empathetically written.

OMG! That was heartbreaking :( Poor Elsa. I feel rather sad for her but that doesn't stop me from loving Maria and Georg ;) Good one! Loved it!

Magnificent.
Just like with 'Bliss' you captured so much here and the second person perspective makes it all the more immersive.
Loved the way Elsa only wanted love, only wanted the fairy tale, and that is why she gives it up in the end.
The lines about Gretl's edelweiss having wilted and not needing to leave a note when she leaves spoke volumes.

So incredibly sad! I haven't watched that movie for years and years. The last time was when I was a child, so I never gave a thought to how Elsa felt. Very well written.

I absolutely love this. Just a small detail though: I think the story would be more powerful with the: "You only ever wanted to be loved" ending. That is so touching, that the other isn't really needed, also because Elsa cared more for George than for the children (wanting to send them away and such. But darling, this is so darling! :)
Huge fan of yours, especially Colouring Hearts is a favourite.

This was excellent. Really enjoyed this take on the Baroness. Well done!

This is beautiful! Elsa is not a character that is written about very often. You did great with her poignant thoughts on letting go of Georg.

Just when I've been feeling annoyed at her...
This happens. Oh, Elsa.

I adored every moment of this, and the depth of character you provided for the Baroness (who, total disclosure, has always been one of my favorite characters in movie-Dom). It was so heartbreakingly sad and wonderful.

i don't normally leave reviews for stories that were posted as long as go as this but i had to because this piece really really was well written and so sweet. i totally had a reaction to it which is what i appreciate after i've read something... my heart broke. i wanted to know she'll be ok. i wish there was more. even if you aren't actively posting stories anymore, i wanted to leave this review.

This was heartbreaking! You really made the Baroness seem human and reminded us that she was actually there first. The last two lines were probably the most haunting for me.

I am always annoyed at stories that paint the Baroness as an vindictive monster and I think you've done an excellent job of showing her side of things. I shall have to look up your other stories.

I know this makes me unpopular, but as I've grown older, the Baroness really has become my favorite character. She had so much poise and beauty and grace, and I've grown quite empathic toward her. Plus, there is no one who can compare to the lovely and accomplished Eleanor Parker. Her portrayal of this character is amazing.

The problem with your story is that it was clear to me even as a child that she was a minipulator and didn't care and just wanted to own him like property. The boarding school line at the beginning of the second half made me hate her from the first time I watched it.

So sad, and a bit OOC, but made me see Elsa in a completely new way. Well done!