Photo: Bob Mahoney/The CW
Elena has continually made it quite clear that she is solely in love with Stefan. At this point in the show’s story, Elena and Stefan are the focal point of the romance. That’s not to say, however, that it will always be that way. There’s a third character that is very capable of vying for Elena’s affections – Damon. The Vampire Diaries isn’t the result of a two dimensional love story, but of a love triangle. I am sure that as the season progresses, Damon will play a more pivotal role in the central love story of the show.
The first step of Damon and Elena’s relationship was their friendship. In season one, viewers watched as Damon progressed from the bad-boy of the show, killing innocent people and feeling no remorse, to someone who was trying to unearth his long buried humanity. Elena was crucial in this process, forgiving Damon of his transgressions and helping him to feel again. It is arguable that Elena, and Elena alone, was responsible for Damon’s transformation. The two of them gained a mutual respect, and that respect then grew to a mutual liking of one another, and then to an actual friendship. Progress was then made between the two Salvatore brothers, and the triangle between Elena, Damon, and Stefan was born.
The first episode of Season 2 proved to be a rocky start for Damon and Elena’s relationship. Damon was devastated to discover that he hadn’t really kissed Elena but had kissed Katherine instead, and hurt when Elena told him that she would “never do that.” Damon then went on to snap Jeremy’s neck, and Elena, obviously greatly upset, has refused Damon’s friendship ever since. At the end of episode 1, The Return, Elena declares, “I hate him, Stefan.” But as Katherine so kindly pointed out to Stefan in that same episode, “that sounds like the beginning of a love story… not the end of one.”
So where is Elena and Damon’s relationship headed after this twisted turn of events? I believe that as this season progresses, Damon will redeem himself in Elena’s eyes, and their friendship will be renewed. I think that whether their friendship grows into something more greatly depends on Stefan and Elena’s relationship. Elena is truly in love with Stefan right now, and for her to come to love Damon as more than a friend, I think she and Stefan would have to have some sort of breaking off. Whether it is by a mutual agreement, or out of necessity, Elena and Stefan’s relationship would have to come to some sort of standstill or end before Elena would consider Damon as a possible love interest. My guess is that Elena and Stefan would have to break up due to some unforeseen necessity to protect each other or the people they love. This could conceivably happen with Katherine back in town. She wants Stefan, not Damon, and if Stefan is forced to play along with her games, he will have to keep his distance from Elena. This could be the opportune moment for Damon to enter the picture, and could be a source of comfort and love for Elena.
The final question to be considered is why Damon and Elena would make a good pair. I think there are a few obvious answers to that question. First of all, Elena would definitely be a source of stability for Damon. She has already proved that she can draw out the humanity within him, and if their relationship were deepened by a romantic aspect, I feel she could even bring out the person he was before he was turned. Elena would also bring Damon happiness, and after all he has been through, I believe Damon deserves to be loved by someone as kind and selfless as Elena. If Elena were able to bring out Damon’s humanity, I believe he would be a great love interest for her. I think Damon would do absolutely anything to protect Elena, something which Elena is always in need of. Elena also loves to take care of people, and I think she would find a great sense of purpose in watching Damon become a better person.
Damon is also undeniably fun. Elena has the tendency to be too serious and simply needs someone to bring out the lighter side of her personality. In season 1, we were able to see Damon and Elena’s relationship without the drama of Mystic Falls affecting it. This was in episode 11, Bloodlines, when Damon took Elena on a road trip. Damon was able to make Elena laugh and relax, even against her better judgment. Just as Elena can bring out another side of Damon, Damon is able to bring out a side of Elena that we rarely see.
If Damon and Elena are able to repair their friendship, I think it will continue to grow into something more. There is definitely something between them, as Damon has adamantly pointed out to Elena, even if she refuses to see it at this point. Somewhere down the line, however, I think Elena will be forced to realize her own emotions, and when she does I believe her and Damon will discover that both of them have a great power to bring out something special in the other. And maybe, just maybe, that realization will bring them from friendship to love.
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Damon and Elena: Unearthing the Person Within
by Rachael on October 26, 2010
Photo: Bob Mahoney/The CW
Elena has continually made it quite clear that she is solely in love with Stefan. At this point in the show’s story, Elena and Stefan are the focal point of the romance. That’s not to say, however, that it will always be that way. There’s a third character that is very capable of vying for Elena’s affections – Damon. The Vampire Diaries isn’t the result of a two dimensional love story, but of a love triangle. I am sure that as the season progresses, Damon will play a more pivotal role in the central love story of the show.
The first step of Damon and Elena’s relationship was their friendship. In season one, viewers watched as Damon progressed from the bad-boy of the show, killing innocent people and feeling no remorse, to someone who was trying to unearth his long buried humanity. Elena was crucial in this process, forgiving Damon of his transgressions and helping him to feel again. It is arguable that Elena, and Elena alone, was responsible for Damon’s transformation. The two of them gained a mutual respect, and that respect then grew to a mutual liking of one another, and then to an actual friendship. Progress was then made between the two Salvatore brothers, and the triangle between Elena, Damon, and Stefan was born.
The first episode of Season 2 proved to be a rocky start for Damon and Elena’s relationship. Damon was devastated to discover that he hadn’t really kissed Elena but had kissed Katherine instead, and hurt when Elena told him that she would “never do that.” Damon then went on to snap Jeremy’s neck, and Elena, obviously greatly upset, has refused Damon’s friendship ever since. At the end of episode 1, The Return, Elena declares, “I hate him, Stefan.” But as Katherine so kindly pointed out to Stefan in that same episode, “that sounds like the beginning of a love story… not the end of one.”
So where is Elena and Damon’s relationship headed after this twisted turn of events? I believe that as this season progresses, Damon will redeem himself in Elena’s eyes, and their friendship will be renewed. I think that whether their friendship grows into something more greatly depends on Stefan and Elena’s relationship. Elena is truly in love with Stefan right now, and for her to come to love Damon as more than a friend, I think she and Stefan would have to have some sort of breaking off. Whether it is by a mutual agreement, or out of necessity, Elena and Stefan’s relationship would have to come to some sort of standstill or end before Elena would consider Damon as a possible love interest. My guess is that Elena and Stefan would have to break up due to some unforeseen necessity to protect each other or the people they love. This could conceivably happen with Katherine back in town. She wants Stefan, not Damon, and if Stefan is forced to play along with her games, he will have to keep his distance from Elena. This could be the opportune moment for Damon to enter the picture, and could be a source of comfort and love for Elena.
The final question to be considered is why Damon and Elena would make a good pair. I think there are a few obvious answers to that question. First of all, Elena would definitely be a source of stability for Damon. She has already proved that she can draw out the humanity within him, and if their relationship were deepened by a romantic aspect, I feel she could even bring out the person he was before he was turned. Elena would also bring Damon happiness, and after all he has been through, I believe Damon deserves to be loved by someone as kind and selfless as Elena. If Elena were able to bring out Damon’s humanity, I believe he would be a great love interest for her. I think Damon would do absolutely anything to protect Elena, something which Elena is always in need of. Elena also loves to take care of people, and I think she would find a great sense of purpose in watching Damon become a better person.
Damon is also undeniably fun. Elena has the tendency to be too serious and simply needs someone to bring out the lighter side of her personality. In season 1, we were able to see Damon and Elena’s relationship without the drama of Mystic Falls affecting it. This was in episode 11, Bloodlines, when Damon took Elena on a road trip. Damon was able to make Elena laugh and relax, even against her better judgment. Just as Elena can bring out another side of Damon, Damon is able to bring out a side of Elena that we rarely see.
If Damon and Elena are able to repair their friendship, I think it will continue to grow into something more. There is definitely something between them, as Damon has adamantly pointed out to Elena, even if she refuses to see it at this point. Somewhere down the line, however, I think Elena will be forced to realize her own emotions, and when she does I believe her and Damon will discover that both of them have a great power to bring out something special in the other. And maybe, just maybe, that realization will bring them from friendship to love.
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