Lee

“	If you want to be with someone forever, you have to live forever.	”
	— Lee to Elena in Bloodlines

Lee is vampire who appeared in the eleventh episode of the first season of The Vampire Diaries. He was turned by Lexi Branson so they could be together forever. When Damon killed her, he sought revenge, but Elena convinced him to honor Lexi by not killing Damon.

Who turned Lee into a vampire in The Vampire Diaries? toggle section

In The Vampire Diaries, Lee was transformed into a vampire by Lexi Branson, his lover. This significant change was made with Lee's full consent and desire to live eternally with Lexi.

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What was Lee's relationship with Lexi Branson in The Vampire Diaries? toggle section

In The Vampire Diaries, Lee was the human lover of Lexi Branson, who was later turned into a vampire by Lexi to ensure their eternal togetherness. Following Lexi's death at the hands of Damon, Lee was devastated and sought revenge. However, Elena intervened, persuading him not to stoop to Damon's level, as it was against Lexi's wishes.

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How did Lee's feelings for Lexi evolve over time in The Vampire Diaries? toggle section

In The Vampire Diaries, Lee, portrayed by Brandon Quinn, developed deep feelings for Lexi Branson. Initially confused by his emotions, he eventually embraced his love for her. Lexi, reciprocating his feelings, turned him into a vampire, fulfilling his wish to be with her forever. Following Lexi's death at Damon's hands, Lee desired vengeance but was persuaded by Elena to refrain, honoring Lexi's memory instead.

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Why did Lee decide not to kill Damon in The Vampire Diaries? toggle section

In The Vampire Diaries, Lee refrained from killing Damon due to Elena's plea, which revealed Lexi's positive opinion of Damon. Lee, who had deep feelings for Lexi, chose not to kill Damon, not for Elena or Damon, but possibly out of respect for Lexi. Lee's decision was also influenced by Damon's efforts to stop Jeremy from killing innocents.

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Early History[]

During his human years, he met Lexi Branson and fell in love with her. At first, he was confused about how he felt about her, but eventually came to terms with his feelings towards her. She turned him into a vampire so that they could spend forever together.

Throughout The Vampire Diaries Series[]

Season One[]

Bree called him shortly after Damon and Elena arrived at her bar. When Elena went outside to speak on her phone, he kidnapped her to lead Damon into a trap when he tried to rescue her. He attacked Damon, but Elena begged him to stop, revealing that Lexi had told her about him and, since Lexi was good, he must be too. Lee, in anger, then threw Damon at the wall. Elena thanked him for not killing Damon, but he only said it wasn't for her, and fled.

Personality[]

Lee is shown to be blunt and when he decided not to kill Damon, he bluntly tells Elena that he didn't do it for him or her, but possibly for Lexi. Lee was also heartbroken about Lexi as he wanted to spend eternity with her and wanted vengeance against Damon for killing her.

Physical Appearance[]

Lee is a handsome vampire with dark brown hair and dark, brown eyes. He has some facial hair and wore dark clothing. He had an athletic build and a tall stature.

Powers and Abilities[]

Lee possesses all the standard powers and abilities of a non-Original vampire.

Weaknesses[]

Lee has the typical weaknesses of a non-Original vampire.

Appearances[]

Season One

162 Candles (Indirectly Mentioned)
Bloodlines

Name[]

Lee is of English origin and has many meanings from different origins. In Celtic and American, Lee means "healer", Latin "lion", English "meadow or wood", Irish is "poetic" and in Hebrew it means "to me". It can also mean "clearing or meadow".^[1]