Checklist: How Many Vampire Diaries Moments Made You Scream?

Elena immediately going back to Mystic Falls High after becoming a vampire: Returning to a crowded hallway full of bleeding teenagers while struggling with heightened vampire bloodlust.

Forgiving Damon after he repeatedly kills Elena's brother Jeremy: Excusing murder, assault, and chaos just because a handsome vampire delivers a smoldering apology.

Trusting Klaus Mikaelson with your life after he spent seasons hunting your friends: Making casual alliances and going to galas with the Original hybrid who sacrificed your family.

Stefan choosing to go full Ripper mode every time he hits a personal setback: Completely abandoning his morals, turning off his humanity switch, and tearing through entire towns.

The gang constantly relying on Bonnie to save everyone without giving her a break: Expecting the resident witch to sacrifice her life, magic, and sanity for every crisis.

Leaving the Gilbert house front door completely unlocked in a town full of vampires: Walking into homes without checking who was invited inside while supernatural predators roam the streets.

Matt Donovan staying a mortal human in Mystic Falls for eight whole seasons: Refusing to move away to a safe, quiet city despite dying multiple times and being used as bait.

Alaric accepting a high school teaching job despite zero actual credentials: Taking over history classes and council meetings while actively hunting the local night creatures on weekends.

Taking the Cure for vampirism when dozens of ancient enemies are waiting to kill you: Voluntarily turning back into a fragile human while surrounded by immortal beings holding grudges.

Attending every single town festival, founder's party, and school dance: Continuing to dress up for community galas when every single public event ends in a bloodbath.