He probably received some odd looks, but I do not think the people of Aman would be so shallow as to ridicule him. Seems that the elves would lose their dislike for the dwarves after being among Maiar and Valar for so long. If it was Numenor, perhaps, but the Ainur had deep appreciation for all that Eru gave life. The Teleri may not be pleased, remembering the death of Thingol, but hopefully they would hear out the deeds of Gimli and observe his friendship with Legolas and Galadriel. Legolas wouldn't have much influence aside from simply being an elf with a dwarf friend (until they heard the tale of his deeds also), but Galadriel was the most beautiful of Finwe's house and greatest of the Noldor (save perhaps Feanor, who is held in the halls of Mandos), and at her word, they would undoubtedly welcome him.
[ May 22, 2003: Message edited by: Legolas ]
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