Some of the characters are NEVER going to forgive Elena for what happens in the ritual. Except for Damon.
===============Stefan does something UNFORGIVABLE. Expect a lot of Stefan hate after the finale. Many characters are gonna hate him.===============TVD Spoiler
No one is happy in the finale, even the picnic isn't what it seems. ALOT of characters will surprise the viewers.
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Elena will ALWAYS forgive Damon. And they will be spending ALOT of time together in the finale.
============Damon DOES survive to S3. The way he was bit is played alot into how he is saved==============TVD Spoiler
Overall death count for 2x21 - 2x22..5-10 characters