dragonofmordor:

I wonder if Tolkien knew just how much he gave us with that one line about Sauron having a part in all of Melkor’s works.

I mean, some things Melkor did were ridiculously petty and not remotely useful for the cause. And we don’t ever see Mairon being quite that petty on his own. And yet, Mairon is like “you want it, I’m in. Sign me up.” That’s a strong bond. That’s devotion. That’s love.