Among all the heartbreaks, betrayals, deaths, and sacrifices in , one moment still stands out as Stefan Salvatore’s most devastating turning point: his sacrifice for Katherine Pierce. Years later — and even in 2025 as fans continue rewatching the series — this moment remains one of the most painful reminders of who Stefan truly was: a character defined not just by love, but by the weight of loyalty, guilt, and impossible choices.
To understand why this sacrifice feels so tragic, you have to understand Stefan and Katherine’s history. Katherine wasn’t just Stefan’s first love — she was the catalyst who changed his entire existence. She manipulated him, lied to him, turned him, and rewired his fate.
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