Don't underestimate the allure of darkness

“You are my daughter. You’re a Mikaelson. And you are strong, and brave, unlike anyone I’ve ever known. In fact, you helped me believe in something your uncle once said. Family is power.”

— Carol Gilligan (insp)

best of the vampire diaries ➧ 20/∞

best of the vampire diaries ➧ 9/∞

For over a century I’ve lived in secret, hiding in the shadows, alone in the world. Until now. I’m a vampire. And this is my story.

the vampire diaries appreciation week day 4 📖  favourite episode — 2x21 “The Sun Also Rises” “Elena, It’s no easy task being an ordinary parent to an extraordinary child. I failed in that task. And because of my prejudices, I failed you. I am haunted by how things might have turned out differently if I had been more willing to hear your side of things. For me it’s the end. For you, a chance to grow old and someday do better with your own child than I did with mine. It’s for that child that I give you my ring. I don’t ask for your forgiveness or for you to forget. I ask only that you believe this — whether you are now reading this as a human or as a vampire, I love you all the same, as I’ve always loved you and always will. Love, John”

THE VAMPIRE DIARIES + a favorite song per episode » [32/∞]

— I AM A WOMAN - A.J. (insp)

the vampire diaries appreciation week day 7 📖  free choice — tvd + species (insp)

“Yes.”

“YES the June wedding”

“I am very familiar with the sensation of watching Stefan and Caroline from the outside”

Female Awesome Meme - [1/5] female characters with the best character growth: Caroline Forbes.  “Whenever anyone tells me I can’t do something, I prove them wrong.”

Female Awesome Meme - [2/5] female characters who deserved better: Bonnie Bennett. “I’m done getting pushed around by all of you. I did it because I wanted to.”

Female Awesome Meme - [4/10] supporting female characters: Rebekah Mikaelson. “Go right ahead; laugh at the girl who loved too easily, but I would’ve rather lived my life than yours, Nik. No one will sit around around a table and tell stories about a man who couldn’t love.”