Daniel Gillies: Elena is too much of a miracle for Elijah to stay away
autors: Jarett Wieselman

Crystal clear motives are almost unheard of in Mystic Falls but no character's metaphorical waters have been as murky as Elijah's -- from the moment he arrived, The Original has been flip-flopping and making side deals, basically ensuring his big baddie status.

But a funny thing happened on the road to villainy: he and Elena forged an unexpected bond that left me wondering if there might be more to this twosome than meets the eye. Especially in light of my interview with Elijah portrayer, Daniel Gillies.

Listening to him wax poetically this afternoon about Elijah's almost hypnotic obsession with Elena all but confirmed my suspicions that these two share something greater than love -- and possibly greater than what she shares with Stefan.

PopWrap: What did you think of Elijah's decision to betray everyone and rescue Klaus?
Daniel Gillies: The whereabouts of his family is the thing he’s been in pursuit of for centuries, so it was one of the most difficult decisions he’s ever had to make. I thought it was a wonderful culmination of his history and really, really approved of his actions. Well, it's not about whether or not I approve, but I really enjoyed playing it because seeing the susceptibility of a guy who seems so bulletproof was fascinating. To see him so conflicted was one of the moments that makes the show really special. I love that we don’t behave the way people want us to.

PW: As an actor it also had to be nice knowing that there was now more Elijah story to tell?
Daniel: I don’t sense them closing the door on The Originals any time soon – but you never know from week to week on “Vampire Diaries.” It’s going to be exciting to see where they go from here. I don’ t know about that Klaus guy.

PW: So you think he might be lying?
Daniel: Oh yea. I think there’s always a degree of a caution with him. Klaus has been hunting Elijah and our family for centuries – there’s nothing to be trusted about him.

PW: Fans have wondered if Elijah & Klaus factor in to the finale.
Daniel: Yes, we do. I'll just say that there was such fire and brimstone and apocalyptic energy in this last episode. I would caution against people expecting that to stop. I’ve heard a lot of fans saying that they think things are going to wind down this week because the big stuff is over, but that’s not how it is. We’re just kicking it up a notch.

PW: Elijah and Elena seem to really have an unusual bond -- will that end now that he's betrayed her so badly?
Daniel: Well, God knows that she’s done things to him that he wouldn’t have necessarily wanted to happen, but Elijah continues to return to Elena even though she’s effectively put a knife in him. Those two have an interesting connection. Elena & Elijah are both really, really coming to terms with their humanity – one after thousands of years is still wrestling with it because he has this deep sense of compassion in spite of his murderous qualities. I think there’s something deeply naive about her, but extraordinarily worldly for her years. That’s one of the reasons I think they’re drawn to each other.

PW: So you think there might be something more to their relationship?
Daniel: There’s no question that he’s enchanted by Elena but it’s not as simplistic as needing to be with this girl -- I just think he’s more fascinated by her as a study in the potential of what a person can be. I think that if he does survive [the finale] and leaves Mystic Falls, I don’t think he can stay away because she’s too much of a miracle for him. There’s something in her that’s also in him – I don’t mean to be grotesque about it and frame this in a romantic context, but there’s a spiritual quality they share and that’s going to be very difficult for him to not return to.

PW: Sounds like The Salvatore's might have some new vampire competition for Elena's attention next year.
Daniel: I don’t think he needs anything from her as much as The Salvatore’s do – I just think he could watch her forever. He almost looks at her the way one would look at a flower or a beautiful expanse of water. This is obviously more Julie Plec & Kevin Williamson’s domain than mine -- they’re the only ones who know if there are any romantic feelings inside Elijah that Elena is responsible for rousing, but I think that he enjoys who he becomes around her, even in spite of all the peril it has brought him.

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