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Still no sign of Katherine, though. What could that naughty little vampire be up to?

We’ve still got two weeks to go until Elena (Nina Dobrev), Damon (Ian Somerhalder) and the rest of Mystic Falls’ finest return for the third season of The Vampire Diaries — but thanks to SpoilerTV, we don’t have to wait to find out what kind of supernatural shenanigans they’ll all be up to. Read on for the latest scoop on season three, and don’t say I didn’t warn you!

OK, here we go. In what should come as a surprise to absolutely no one, Elena doesn’t give up on finding Stefan (Paul Wesley.) In fact, on the season’s second episode — ominously titled “Hybrid” — Elena actually enlists Damon and Alaric’s (Matt Davis) help! But as is the case with most of Elena’s plans, Damon ends up in hot water, this time engaging in “a dangerous fight with a new enemy.” (Seriously, why do they keep letting Elena come up with plans? I love her, but she kind of sucks at it.)

Meanwhile, Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen) asks for Matt’s (Zach Roerig) help as he tries to figure out why he’s being haunted by the ghosts of Vicki (Kayla Ewell) and Anna (Malese Jow.)

And the family drama continues over at the Lockwood mansion, as Tyler (Michael Trevino) and his super-hot mom (Susan Walters) clash in what’s promised to be “an emotional confrontation.”

And finally, David Gallagher‘s new werewolf character, Ray Sutton, will factor heavily into Klaus’ (Joseph Morgan) plan to “give him even more power.” Unfortunately for the big-bad hybrid, “things don’t go exactly as Klaus had planned.” (What a pity.)

OK, let’s start talking. Do you hope Damon and Elena find Stefan right away, or do you think they deserve a little more alone time? And will Jeremy soon replace Tyler as Matt’s best friend? I guess we’ll find out in 14 days!

— Andy Swift

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