Season 3 starts this Thursday! And in case you didn’t already love the show, here are five great reasons to start!

Top 5 reasons to love The Vampire Diaries by Dawn

1) The unexpected keeps you guessing. Almost every week someone dies.

2) Stefan and Elena’s love story. Cheesy, but I still cheer them on.

3) Who can resist the “so bad he’s good” Damon. He’s a guilty pleasure.

4) Katherine, need I say more? She is the best bitch on TV.

5) For the couples: Bonnie/Jeremy & Caroline/Matt & Jenna/Alaric

What is your favorite thing about The Vampire Diaries? What do you hope to see this season?