Now, months after this devastating tragedy, everyone is dealing with the loss of their loved ones in different ways, some more destructively than others. Finally, with time running low until the inevitable collapse of the Other Side, Damon and Bonnie made the ultimate sacrifice in order to bring back their friends. Stefan and Caroline's friendship deepened as they stood up to the Travelers, a nomadic witch tribe driven to strip Mystic Falls of magic and cast out its supernatural residents. Damon's relationship with Elena was put to the test when Enzo ( Michael Malarkey), an old vampire friend from Damon's past, revealed he was still alive and looking for revenge. As Bonnie's friends fought to bring her back to life as the Anchor to the Other Side, Stefan ( Paul Wesley) had to face-off with his doppelgänger Silas, and a newly human Katherine (Nina Dobrev) struggled with mortality and motherhood. After a passionate summer with Damon ( Ian Somerhalder), Elena headed to Whitmore College with Caroline ( Candice Accola), not knowing that Bonnie ( Kat Graham) sacrificed her life to save Jeremy ( Steven R. Season five of The Vampire Diaries began with a sense of hope for Elena ( Nina Dobrev). Kevin Williamson also tweeted to confirm this.

On January 11, 2015, it was announced that The Vampire Diaries is renewed for a seventh season.

Renewal of The Vampire Diaries for the 2014-2015 season was announced on February 13, 2014, by The CW's President, Mark Pedowitz.

Cast of the vampire diaries season 6