The Vampire Diaries ended in 2017, but its magic stays alive through fan conventions and meetings like I Was Feeling Epic In Mystic Falls, which the cast attended recently in Georgia. Besides the supernatural lore of vampires, werewolves and witches, the sizzling chemistry between couples and their fated love stories were the main attraction of the show.
In a pleasant twist, The Vampire Diaries' relationships align almost eerily well with Harry Styles songs. The Grammy-winning artist has been in the news with his acting debuts, but his albums, Harry's House, Fine Line, and Harry Styles, are his best work to date. His love songs sum up TVD's favorite love stories perfectly.
Jeremy & Anna - "Two Ghosts"
"Tastes so sweet, looks so real / Sounds like something that I used to feel / But I can't touch what I see."
Jeremy and Anna's relationship on The Vampire Diaries didn't last very long, but it was very intense while it did. They both had a limited time on the mortal plane before Anna was killed and Jeremy could only communicate with her as a ghost.
Hard as they tried, Jeremy and Anna couldn't take their relationship forward the way they wanted to, mainly because she was a ghost and he had to move on with his life. The song describes well the struggle of being with someone and trying to recreate the initial magic, but feeling like ephemeral and faded versions of their selves.
Klaus & Caroline - "Sweet Creature"
"It gets hard when we argue / We're both stubborn, I know / Sweet creature, sweet creature / Wherever I go, you bring me home."
This tune by Harry Styles sums up Klaus and Caroline's unpredictable but loving relationship well, because she was, indeed, Klaus' "Sweet Creature." They were not the type of couple who agreed on everything, but they worked through their differences and found a middle ground.
Distance couldn't keep them apart, and even after years of Klaus leaving Mystic Falls, their love for each other remained bright as ever. Caroline understood Klaus like no other and have a way of making him feel at ease and at home.
Damon & Elena - "Cinema"
"It's you / Don't know why, but it feels so right to me / Something in the way you move / I like it when you dance for me."
The most shipped couple on The Vampire Diaries was Damon and Elena, and their love story was full of theatrics, high stakes drama and mutual longing and admiration, which is reflected in "Cinema" by Harry Styles.
Damon was completely devoted to Elena, and he wanted her all the time, and in any form, whether human or vampire. She loved his bad boy ways, which made her want to lead a more exciting life with him.
Jo & Alaric - "Matilda"
"You can let it go / You can throw a party full of everyone you know / You can start a family who will always show you love"
Poor Jo had come from a murderous Gemini coven and tried to build her life away from magic and being a witch for years. She found a kindred soul in Alaric, who doted on her and sympathized with the trauma she had suffered at the hands of her family.
Together, they were willing to start a family of their own to make up for the void that their loved ones had left behind, which is what "Matilda" dwells on. Of all the main Vampire Diaries relationships, Alaric and Jo's was the least toxic and most wholesome.
Katherine & Stefan - "Adore You"
"Oh honey/ I'd walk through fire for you/ Just let me adore you"
As a character, Katherine rarely fell in true love, but it was safe to say that her affections for Stefan Salvatore were true. She chased him down the ends of the planet, and always strove to become his partner again, even if he didn't want it. She just adored him, without reason.
Fittingly, like the lyrics suggest, Katherine and Stefan indeed walked through fire together right at the end, which was perhaps the best way for Katherine to go — in her lover's arms.
Stefan & Elena - "As It Was"
"Nothin' to say / When everything gets in the way / Seems you cannot be replaced / And I'm the one who will stay"
"As It Was" is a song about embracing change in one's life and also in relationships. Stefan and Elena understood each other like nobody else, and in their little world they were perfect, but their dynamic changed considerably as Elena fell out of romantic love with Stefan.
For Stefan, Elena was irreplaceable and he chose to stay, but she didn't. Even after the break-up, they were still extremely important to each other. Stefan and Elena supported each other through life's troughs and crests.
Caroline & Tyler - "Cherry"
"I, I confess I can tell that you are at your best / I'm selfish so I'm hating it"
The bond that Tyler and Caroline shared was unbreakable, had it not been for Klaus. He destroyed Tyler's peace of mind and kept him away from Caroline, which made Tyler pick revenge over his relationship. Caroline was on her best behavior, but Tyler couldn't see past his hatred for Klaus, which tore them apart.
Interestingly, "Cherry" mentions a new lover's art galleries, which also lines up perfectly with Caroline walking through Klaus' art and admiring it. This song about the end of a relationship embodies the fated nature of Tyler and Caroline's.
Bonnie & Enzo - "Late Night Talking"
"We've been doin' all this late-night talkin' / 'Bout anything you want until the morning / Now you're in my life / I can't get you off my mind"
While fans saw a sudden bond between Bonnie and Enzo, their relationship grew over months of being together in the cottage, where they spoke and ate and spent their days together.
This continued proximity and getting to know one another led to true love, which is explored in Styles' song. Enzo would do anything to make Bonnie's life better, giving her the attention that few others had showered on her, and that she so deserved in her life. This song is a true ode to how conversations can spark romance.
Stefan & Caroline - "Sunflower, Vol. 6"
"I couldn't want you any more / Kiss in the kitchen like it's a dance floor"
Stefan and Caroline shared a slow, sweet love that grew over years, as opposed to immediate sparks. They were a forever kind of relationship, wedded in domestic bliss and everyday romance. After a rough start, Stefan worked hard to get to know Caroline, who was his shining light.
He gave her the time and space she needed, and then they came together in absolute joy. "Sunflower, Vol. 6" captures the pure happiness of a healthy relationship like theirs.
Matt & Rebekah - "Watermelon Sugar"
"Tastes like strawberries on a summer evenin' / And it sounds just like a song / I want more berries and that summer feelin' / It's so wonderful and warm"
Unlike many TVD relationships, Rebekah and Matt had a casual and lighthearted relationship, which was a welcome break. They just wanted to enjoy each other, and Rebekah wanted to show Matt the world and everything else he was missing out on.
They had a strong physical relationship, traveled, and had a great time together, which is what "Watermelon Sugar" is all about. They had no drama and all the benefits.