The Vampire Diaries Season 7 Premiere Photos
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The Heretics are taking over.
And, based on the first photos from The Vampire Diaries Season 7, it appears as if nothing will ever been the same.
Our initial look at Mystic Falls depicts Damon drinking alone... Stefan clearly in trouble... and Caroline trying to make nice with Mary Louise and Nora, two newbies in town.
It also makes it clear that Lily is now in charge, as we see her taking center stage in the town square. GULP.
The Vampire Diaries Season 7 Episode 1 airs on Thursday, October 8 at 8/7c and your very first look at what's to come awaits...
1. Lily in Charge - The Vampire Diaries Season 7 Episode 1
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2. Vampire Diaries Season Premiere Pic - The Vampire Diaries
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3. And Down Goes Stefan! - The Vampire Diaries Season 7 Episode 1
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4. Bonnie on the Premiere - The Vampire Diaries Season 7 Episode 1
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5. Surrounded! - The Vampire Diaries Season 7 Episode 1
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6. Drinking Damon - The Vampire Diaries Season 7 Episode 1
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7. Mary Louise and Nora - The Vampire Diaries Season 7 Episode 1
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8. Trying to Make Nice - The Vampire Diaries Season 7 Episode 1
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9. Lily and Her Family - The Vampire Diaries Season 7 Episode 1
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10. Valerie and Lily - The Vampire Diaries Season 7 Episode 1
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