History Heartwarming / TheHobbit

** And later in the thunderbattle when it looks like half the company may have been lost, Thorin screams Fili's name who he believes just died. When they find Fili and the others to be alive and unhurt, Thorin visibly slumps over with relief. He really does care for them.

** And later in the thunderbattle when it looks like have the company may have been lost, Thorin screams Fili's name. When they find Fili and the others to be alive and unhurt, Thorin visibly slumps over with relief. He really does care for them.

--->'''Thorin''': I will not risk this quest for the life on one burglar.

* A meta example for anyone who were introduced to Middle Earth through the Peter Jackson trilogy: While everyone wanted to see the Hobbit adapted, for the longest time, [[DevelopmentHell it seemed like it would never happen]], due to numerous legal complications, Time Warner's financial troubles, difficulties between Peter Jackson and the head of Time Warner, Del-Toro leaving as director for personal reasons, Ian McKellen being unsure if he would come back, and a possible actor's strike that would have the production leaving New Zealand, and many other factors. But finally, ten years after the release of TheReturnOfTheKing, we could all sit down, hear Howard Shore's familiar music starting up, and we're back once again in Middle Earth with so many old friends, and it's as if we've never left.

* A meta example for anyone who were introduced to Middle Earth through the Peter Jackson trilogy: While everyone wanted to see the Hobbit adapted, for the longest time, [[DevelopmentHell it seemed like it would never happen]], due to numerous legal complications, Time Warner's financial troubles, difficulties between Peter Jackson and the head of Time Warner, Del-Toro leaving as director for personal reasons, McKellen being sure if he would come back, and a possible actor's strike that would have the production leaving New Zealand, and many other factors. But finally, ten years after the release of TheReturnOfTheKing, we could all sit down, hear Howard Shore's familiar music starting up, and we're back once again in Middle Earth with so many old friends, and it's as if we've never left.

* When Bilbo has the chance to kill Gollum before escaping the Misty Mountains, he almost takes it, but the sight of Gollum so heartbroken is enough to make Bilbo hesitate, and then choose to spare his life. While heartwarming [[WhatYouAreInTheDark on it's own]], it's even better when you realize that, with one single choice, Bilbo unknowingly saved all of Middle Earth in the long run by allowing Gollum to live.

** In that same scene, the Dwarves get riled to the point of violence when they think that Elrond has offered an insult to the memory of Thrór, and are only convinced to stand down when Gandalf translates Elrond's comment as an invitation to dinner. Shows the respect that the Dwarves hold for the fallen leader.

** Fortunately, he doesn't have to, because immediately after the rest of the dwarves charge in to save him and Thorin.

** The concept art book says that Gloin carries a locket that have pictures of his wife and Gimli in it.

** If you think about it, Kíli is almost always the first to leap to defend Bilbo when he's in trouble.

** Balin is clearly anxious about going on the quest, since he thinks Thorin has done duty by their people and needn't go to such lengths. Yet when Thorin explains (with an air of sadness) that [[HonorBeforeReason he has no choice in the matter]], Balin simply pats him on the back and says "then we will see it done laddie".

** In that same scene, the Dwarves get riled to the point of violence when they think that Elrond has offered an insult to the memory of Thror, and are only convinced to stand down when Gandalf translates Elrond's comment as an invitation to dinner. Shows the respect that the Dwarves hold for the fallen leader.

** Gandalf, despite everything, still beliebes that evil cannot be defeated by brute strength, but by the everyday kindness of regular people like Bilbo. And Galadriel does not hesitate to pledge her private support.

* The White Council has met Gandalf, and Saruman is dismissive of his concerns about the Necromancer, even after Gandalf displays the Witch-King's blade; furthermore, they will not help Thorin's company. Gandalf is weary and upset, but is heartened by Galadriel's private support:
-->'''Galadriel:''' Why the halfling?
-->'''Gandalf:''' Because I am afraid, and he gives me courage.
-->'''Galadriel:''' Do not be afraid, Mithrandir. [[YouAreNotAlone You are not alone]]. If you have need of me, ''I will come''.
** Also, in that same scene, Gandalf's explanation of his belief that evil cannot be defeated by brute strength, but by the everyday kindness of regular people like Bilbo.

* When Bilbo has the chance to kill Sméagol before escaping the Misty Mountains, he almost takes it, and has every right to: Sméagol never intended to let Bilbo escape, and tried to kill him. Yet, the sight of Sméagol so sad and heartbroken is enough to make Bilbo hesitate, and then choose to spare Sméagol's life. While heartwarming [[WhatYouAreInTheDark on it's own]], it's even better when you realize that Bilbo unknowingly saved Middle Earth in the long run by allowing Sméagol to live.

Meta example: During production, Peter Jackson asked Christopher Lee if he was interested in doing "The Hobbit". Lee told him that he would love to do it because he wanted to play Saruman when he was a (more) benevolent mentor and wise and powerful wizard, but Christopher Lee was simply too old and frail to make the trip to New Zealand. Peter Jackson responded by taking his film crew to England and filming Lee's scenes there. Keep in mind, before this, all of Peter Jackson's movies were filmed in New Zealand. To be willing to break that streak, as well as going so far for an actor (and Tolkien nerd), is quite heartwarming.

Meta example: During Production, Peter Jackson asked Christopher Lee if he was interested in doing "The Hobbit". Lee told him that he would love to do it because he wanted to play Saruman when he was a (more) benevolent mentor and wise and powerful wizard, but Christopher Lee was simply too old and frail to make the trip to New Zealand. Peter Jackson responded by taking his film crew to England and filming Lee's scenes there. Keep in mind, before this, all of Peter Jackson's movies were filmed in New Zealand. To be willing to break that streak, as well as going so far for an actor (And Tolkien nerd), is quite heartwarming.