I agree with you! There was no “coming on” to anyone. Elena is just used to Damon being there for her whenever she needs him. She counted on him to save her, at least try. He always did, until now. After all he’s her friend, and a strong one:)

The Emmys has a tendency of overlooking shows on the CW, shows with super good looking cast.

So, sad because I am sure they will give True Blood some noms. and it has been bad for about two years, now.

I’m not a big Elena fan and I definitely don’t want her to be the reason Salvatore bros lose what they have, but I think you’re a wee bit too heavy on team hate Elena. I don’t think she would ever purposefully play with both Stefan and Damon.. you have taken her words out of context. She could use a little manning up, but that does not mean Elena is the mass manipulator of BOTH the bros. 

Ripper Stefan storyline was a total letdown till now. It was all talk and no action. Stefan in 20′s flashback was awesome! I’m hoping he is like that now that he has switched off.

Holy smoke! I think I am still having heart palpitations.

Can’t wait to see Klaus running sh***tless scared of Michael. Will Michael hunt only the very bad vamps?

I think Caroline may have reason to have a worried look on her face about the new/improved hybrid Tyler.

Ooh Rebakah is one mean newgirl..like brother, like sister?

What is Vicki up to? Matt better watch out. Has he now acquired a supernatural gift as well?

Ahhh Kat, hope she really is good at staying one step ahead.

Damon and Stefan still protecting Elena but now for very different reasons. 

I am proud to say some of my S3 predictions I made on the forum when S2 finale aired has came true such as…

The new season will def have Klaus & Stefan working together. The question would be how enjoyable would the experience be for Stefan. Will he embrace his dark side & be Klaus’s right hand man without questions or problems or will Stefan endure it til he comes up with a plan to destroy Klaus.
I think the writers picked Stefan to b with Klaus because it was time for us to get to know his other side & it would also be a perfect opportunity to keep Klaus & the Originals in the storyline. Stefan will def leave town for awhile but somehow, someway perhaps by Mifi we will be able to keep in touch with Stefan & his whereabouts.In S3 they are def gonna give Alaric a new place to live. The Salvatores have a huge boarding house (where no one boards mind you) & the Gilberts now have a large house with more empty bedrooms & minus any parental figures so it’s pretty obvious he needs to move in & be there for these kids especially since he couldn’t be there for his girlfriend their Aunt. 

(Please come true!) I am hoping this opens the door to bring in Meredith. Yes, I am still hoping they will bring her on the show. They would make her his age & therefore another fellow vampire slayer so she won’t be in the dark & not be another repeat of the Jenna/Isobel incident. Also it would give Elena & Jeremy afatherly role model of sorts. Jer & Alaric will bond over have so many dead girlfriends.(May come true if she is not careful!!) Bonnie girl is gonna get a lesson taught to her by those 100 dead witches if she is not careful. The last few epsiodes of the season she has been using more & more powers. There has to be some type of consequences for her using powers that are not hers over & over again & beyond her abilities as well. If John had to die in order for Elena to live so there wouldn’t be an imbalance then why wouldn’t there be any consequences not just on Jeremy but also on her for going against nature. Who polices the witches when they are abusing there powers or shifting the balance of nature? I think we are def gonna see something in that arena therefore bringing in more witches perhaps Lucy to mentor her or some other family members. Long story short, bring in a good witch who’s on Bonnie’s side for once. S3 will def tell us finally where Bonnies lives if she even has a home & dare I say possibly see who in the world is supporting her since her grams is dead & moms took off. Writers it is time for Bonnie to have a home & family & real witchy friends. I hope Jeremy is not going through a sixth sense thing or just see dead vampire ghosts. It would also be useful for them considering they are always killing somone & now in away bring them back. Now they have Jeremy for strictly for that purpose.

(Hopefully soon) Also after being resurrected, I think it is time for Jer & Bon take the next step in their relationship. (wink, wink)  She only admitted in the finale that she is in love with him.It was nice that Caroline & her mom finally resolved their mother/daugher/human/vampire issues they have been going thru. I am wondering if in S3 if Liz is not acting & really is accepting of her daughter & not via her daughter snooping on her friends. Will she betray Caroline or will she become part of the gang & then later on killed off? (cus all parents on this show must die, LOL). I am hoping they bring in Caroline’s dad. It would be interesting to see Liz in a storyline outside of conspirating to kill a bunch of vampires & soon other supernaturals. 

 Obviously, some how Carol is gonna find out about her son & his lineage.I am excited to see Tyler & Caroline develop their friendship & hopefully into a relationship. It would be interesting to see where the writers are gonna take Matt during this time. (fingers crossed) I am hoping they bring back his Mom or his Dad. Really it is time for this poor kid to get some parents who are gonna take care of him or at least die on him so he knows they are out of his life for good. It would be interesting to see how Matt is gonna handle the way life really is in Mystic Falls & try to survive in it. Matt also seems bitter lately & more so than ever life sucks for him so it would be interesting to see if he will be S1 Tyler & Tyler will be S1 Matt. Since Tyler came back so calm, mature & accepting of himself & of his new world who knows how he will conduct himself. Also I especially hope in S3, the writers can explain how a 17 year support himself on a part time job in a bar while going to high school. There has to be more to being a doppleganger than being born to be killed to break a curse. Since Elena is a doppleganger & she had vamp blood when she died & she was revive by a spell couldn’t there be a possiblty she is less human or more supernatural. They have to explain why or how the doppleganger is so important/special. Who is the Original sacrifical lamb? Why was she picked? How is she connected to the Originals, werewolves & witches situation.Elena’s kiss and therefore feelings will be obviously explored more in S3 but I don’t think Stefan is gonna be replace so quickly. She will def struggle with her feelings for Damon & will def struggle with her feelings for Stefan especially after finding out what he’s done. If she can forgive Damon she can def forgive Stefan therefore she will def help Damon save Stefan.

Stefan can’t stay with Klaus forever. So I think how much development between Elena & Damon relationship all depends on how long Stefan is away & how much crazy crap he ends up doing. What kind of Stefan will he be? Will she want to be with a person like that an ex-ripper? What if he doesn’t revert back, what then? So depending on how Stefan is affected by this experience he is going thru with Klaus it may make him decide that he doesn’t want to be with Elena. He may decide that he is not worthy of her or he is too dangerous therefore closing the door on Elena. Damon will def go out to save Stefan but may not pursue Elena for the simple fact that he knows she loves Stefan. Plus how tacky would it be for someone who claims they want forgiveness for all his wrong doings then goes off right way to hook up with his bro’s girl especially knowing that the reason why his bro is in that predictament is because of him. His bro done an honorable thing by sacrificing who he is as a person & who he loves just so his bro can live & also right the wrongs with his bro in the process. Would it not be fair & honorable for the other bro who was save to not hook up with his bro’s girl during his bro’s indentured servitude. Katherine will def be back & Klaus will not lose her this time. I think if he manages to keep her & Stefan around together who knows what kind of swagger Stefan will have around her. I think we may get to see the fun, funny, flirty & dangerous Stefan. I am praying Katherine will be there to enjoy it. If she isn’t enjoying it then it may be a sign of her character changing & hopefully redeems herself & proves her love to Stefan cus I am not believing it.(at least not yet)I believe in S3 someone will finally have a birthday. Stefan is not the only one with a birthday in Mystic Falls. It will def be Elena if Alaric is not their new guardian. I wouldn’t blame him for not wanting to do it, it is an ill fated family role. Also I believe in S3 there will be a holiday celebrated not sure which one.

(i thinks) They will def discuss how once you die you can’t keep vamps out of your house ever again. That is the only way I can explain how Katherine was able to get into Damon’s & how Elijah & Stefan got into Alaric’s home. Very important thing to know cus now Jeremy, Elena, Alaric & Bonnie can’t keep any vamps out ever!!

Sorry for the long post but was proud & also wanted to share a few more predictions. Just can’t believe only 5 eps aired & most of my predictions already came true lol. Scared to see how S3 finale will b like if this much action/ change as already happened lol.

For me this was the most exciting Vampire Diaries to date! I think I held my breath the entire episode. Where to begin? Julie Plec, describing it as a game-changer was a vast understatement. I had to watch it a 2nd time to wrap my head around it enough to comment here, I apologize in advance for the novel:

1. OMFG TYLER NECK-SNAPPING SO KLAUS CAN TURN HIM IN TO THE 1ST SUCCESSFUL HYBRID! I am still in shock over this one, it has trumped Jeremy neck-snapping in my book as most shocking. Wow. Just Wow.  Caroline’s worried look at the end when they are hugging says it all, this will no doubt get very sticky down the road.

2. Klaus compelling Stefan to obey him & then FORCING HIM TO FLIP THE SWITCH!!! Have mercy! Just when I thought Klaus could not possibly trump himself in evil, he well, did. My hate is increasing at an alarming speed Dimpled Hybrid (I still love you JoMo, I just need some time to separate actor from character) Well played Klaus, well played.

3.RIP Not Now Dana. You were given an honorable (yet messy, Ew) death by Ripper. Rebekah taking pictures of herself cracks me up.  I love ya. Her jealousy is so classic “The first doppleganger was prettier” Ha Ha nothing worse than a women scorned. Especially an Original Vampire woman. She has the vanity of Katherine & the temper of her brother. Klaus with PMS, terrifying. This cements my hopes that we shall see the Original Ms. D in Season 3, Yay :D

4. Damon & Katherine worked awful well together despite his deliberate digs at her. Damon is still Damon with his bullying Anna, by hurting Jeremy, despite the fact he couldn’t see her. Elena may make him a better man but Katherine understands him best. I think you picked the wrong favorite brother Kat.

5. Matt’s confession to Bonnie about being lost broke my heart as did his HORRIFIC drowning scene. I knew she would revive him but I shall forever have nightmares of his dead, underwater eyes *shivers* well he is no longer the last “normal” one. I wonder if his I see dead sisters will continue?

6. TVD fans: Smartest on the planet. I believe Vee predicted that Elena being dead was not the problem & boy was she right! Her blood?! Did not see that one coming. Great, Klaus now wants her alive, so he can continuously DRAIN her. Poor girl. Sometimes death isn’t the worst outcome, as we also see with Stefan. I don’t know how much more heart-breaking Stefan & Elena scenes my little ticker can handle :( 

I believe I read a tweet saying they thought Jeremy’s ghost visions would play a hand in bringing down Klaus. Another winner! Mikael’s eyes popping open was very creepy & I have a feeling the ghost visions will continue to be relevant. Klaus fear is making me stick to the fact that Mikael is either Original Papa or an Original Brother. Let’s bring back Elijah & find out! (I know episode 8 right? *taps foot impatiently for the Gillies*)

7. Rebekah’s declaration that Klaus is doing all this to avoid being alone was very telling. No matter how old or powerful, loneliness is something that none of us can avoid & it pretty much sucks balls.

8. Watching Stefan physically battle the effects of Klaus compulsion was very powerful. I’d like to sign him for the Bill Forbes mind-control class now please! After we flip that pesky switch back so our Stefan can feel. Switched Stefan makes my blood run cold, you got what you wanted Damon. Dumbass, it’s not so bloody great now eh?

I have never shipped a Damon Elena romance but always liked the sparks. I may be slightly changing my mind though…his rescue was very sweet (love the Richard Gere carrying) & when she refused the necklace this time, hmmmm. Elena may not be able to fight for her & Stefan for awhile. I would not be entirely opposed to a little hook-up for her with the elder Salvatore in the mean time ;)Favorite quotes:Jeremy to Damon: “Thanks for the concern, dick” LOVEDamon “Stop being cute” Katherine “I can’t help it” Ha Ha correct Kat.Damon to Elena “I promise you. I will never leave you again” Intriguing. Will he keep this promise?
Tyler to Caroline “I love how big your heart is” My sentiments exactly.

Rebekah to Caroline “Why is that doppleganger bitch wearing my  necklace?!”

Whew! I need a drink now…

Ditto to the Nth degree :D

Everything she said —————> *points to Momina Amjad*

This episode focused on so many storylines that it was hard to keep up!  This episode was action packed,definitely.But it had a little too much action for my taste.It focused on so many characters and everything was happening so fast…mmm I don’t know, it just didn’t feel right at some points.I guess I’m more keeping the balance between action and romance.Now a few notes:
*I’m glad Bonnie and Matt had  scenes together.We haven’t seen them interact since season 1.
*This episode was all about Stefan.Congrats to Paul!He did an amazing job.I actually thought he would drive the stake through his heart in order to keep Elena safe from him.Also I loved him in the last scene…”Please, carry on”.Loved it!!!!
*R.I.P. Dana!I was hoping to see more of her this season.
*I love Anna.I hope we’ll see Pearl too sometime soon!
*I’m worried about Caroline.Now that Tyler is a hybrid he could bite (and kill her) at any moment.
*Speaking of Tyler,I’m glad he took it so well!To my view,he is relieved that he doesn’t have to turn anymore.
*I don’t know what is up with Rebekah.In ep 303 she seemed so confident while now she is so jealous of Elena (and I’m guessing she was jealous of the Original girl too),so jealous of everyone really.On that note,did anyone else think that Klaus tried to protect Elena when Rebekah tried to eat her?
*I wish we had seen the whole scene when Stefan was feeding on Elena and how she ended up at the hospital.
*Why did the Original witch hate Klaus?And how did the Original girl fit into all of this?Klaus said the witch wanted him to be alone-why?Just tell us what happened 1000 yrs ago already!
All in all,a rather good episode but not one of my favorites.

Everyone is saying that they’re disappointed in the fact that Klaus “compelled” Stefan into being a full Ripper instead of Stefan actually becoming a Ripper himself, I disagree with that. I think the writers were smart in allowing Klaus to do that because despite Stefan’s random killings and bad-boy-ways he would have never fully embraced being a Ripper because of Elena. His love for her and her continuing existence is preventing him from fully letting go. In the past there was no true love of his life (I don’t count Rebecca, plus she was a vampire) to tether him to the world, to stop him from going too far, so he was able to embrace the Ripper lifestyle without guilt or conscience. Yes, Lexi was able to calm the beast and show him the error of his ways but it was mostly an on and off affair. She never prevented him from becoming a Ripper. Elena is what keeps him grounded. Klaus’ compulsion took that last shred of humanity away, which included his love for her and her influence on him. He was then able to become a true Rippah which he wouldn’t have otherwise.

This was the best episode in the history of Vampire Diaries! My absolute favourite. I loved absolutely everything, the relationships between Klaus-Stefan, Stefan-Elena, Tyler-Caroline, Damon-Katherine, Rebekah-Klaus, Damon-Elena yeah like I said, everything. There were several moments when I really jumpred on-board with the whole Damon-Elena thing, their relationship really took a new turn in this episode, it’s not just how cute etc. they look together and their chemistry, I really saw the love story between the two of them in the ep. Magnificent! Yeah, I could go on and on  but it really was a great ep.

WOW!!!!!!! What an amazing episode!!!!! 
  I only have one complaint…. Is Stefan a complete moron? When he woke up next to that truck I was screaming at the TV. I mean Elijah was a few feet away but Stefan decides to go up against Klaus alone. Moron.
   I really loved the Delena scenes in this episode, so romantic and sad.

After every episode I’m more and more convinced that she won’t end up with either of them. She’ll stay human and build a family for herself. I hope I’m wrong.

ah yes! ookay thanks…

Wow, the constant complaints against Stefan.  He’s compelled, douche,moron,etc.   Doesn’t matter what Stefan does he’ll always be cut up.   Relax, Elena and Damon are getting together. I actually (even though I love Stefan and Elena together) was like ok, time to see some sexy scenes with Damon and Elena.  NOT NOW.  I want Stefan and Elena together NOW.  Some Delena’s are really getting carried away.

Maybe you can give me a link to where you got those spoilers for seasons that the writers haven’t even written yet. I’d be eternally grateful ;)

OMFG. This episode was amazing. This was like the best episode ever. Did not expect Tyler to become a hybrid, but that worried look Caroline had when they hugged at the end, tells me that this is not gonna end well. And I’m glad that Tyler’s fine, but he looked TOO fine, after everything that happened. But Caroline and Tyler still make an extremely cute couple. Elena’s blood was actually the solution to Klaus’ little zombie-hybrid problem. Also didn’t expect that. And Klaus just keeps getting hotter and hotter every episode. Even though he is evil. Hats off to Paul Wesley. He was absolutely great this episode. But Stefan’s bad now. Thanks to Klaus. :l He HAD to compel Stefan to turn it all off (!) And Stefan interrupting Damon and Elena’s conversation at the end: UGH! But we all saw how Stefan loves Elena; he tried to fight it off, and tried to stop himself from feeding on her. And it was heartbreaking to see him have to turn it all off. And we saw how Damon loves Elena as well. He’d do anything to save her. That moment when he came and saved her in the hospital: loved it. Matt did a great job as well. He wasn’t the same, boring guy he was last season. Him and Bonnie kind of look cute together. Katherine: You just gotta love that girl.Rebekah: She’s a bitch, but I just love her line – “Why is that doppelganger bitch wearing my necklace?!” LOL.Vicki didn’t seem evil to me. There’s something off about Anna though. I just can’t seem to trust her. Jeremy: Katherine and him found Michael. But that Michael guy looks so creepy, especially when he just opened his eyes at the end. My comments aren’t usually this long, but this just shows how much happened in this episode and how amazing it was. :-) Yes Tyler’s right: This year is gonna be amazing. :-D

Maybe the name Pickett is the last name of the witch that entombed him.

You are right though, Mikael (is that how his name is to be spelled?) did not have a stake in him, he was entombed and bound in chains.  Very strange indeed…… I thought he was Daddy Original and was after Klaus to get his family back, but now I’m not sure… who and what is this guy?  For now, I’m going with Mikael, the vampire ark angel.   Anna said he is a vampire that kills vampires.  Does he only kill vampires that upset the balance of nature?  I’m intrigued! 

And Damon will always be her guardian angel for her lifetime, no matter who she chooses….. human or vampire…. Damon made a commitment to her – “I promise you I will never leave you again”.  He made his choice with no expectations from her.

… that depends on what you declare to be fun … Having two vampires on your side, (perfect looking, super fast and strong, caring charming and compassionate if they like) but one who  snapps necks when he is fed up and the other one who takes you as his breakfast and your classmates for desert – well  then you´re right. And if those two don´t work she can have fun with her brother (who can talk to ghosts) and smokes weeds, her ex (who can talk to ghosts, too) but only if drowns himself properly, her best friends Bonnie (who is a witch without witchcraft) or Caroline and Tyler (a werepire  couple). That were times, when Elena only had to think about what to wear on Founder´s Day ! :)

HA!  So true…. but it would be nice to see her little frown turn upside down for a change. 

Not this :(  

but this :)

You realize that it’s the same thing on the other side – Stefan shippers, right? Because there’s plenty comments saying that Damon doesn’t deserve Elena, that Stefan loves her more blah blah blah. People are constantly repeating themselves.
In my opinion it was good when ELena was with Stefan, and it will be good when she will be with Damon. After all it’s a story about love triangle… so suck it up people! And stop wailing:P  Everyone deserves little love:)

Sebastian Roche tweeted The name is Mikael :)
He did have the chance to kill ripper Stefan in the 20′s, but didn’t?