Talk:Shield penetration/@comment-3965824-20110504033815/@comment-7600752-20140121055643

I also agree to a certain extent as WisdomShowsTruth. The Cullens could become the most powerful coven with the addition of Benjamin and other talented vampires. The Denali also consider themselves part of Carlisle's Coven...and that gives them Kate's electrifying gift. However, MOST vampires would not be willing to join Carlisle's coven...and that's because of Carlisle. Carlisle would never allow a member of his coven to be a human drinker. It's strictly vegetarian style for the Cullen Clan. Even when Edward temporarily became a human-drinker, he left the Cullen Coven. He later rejoined when he realized he didn't want to be a human-drinker. All of the Cullen Coven, except for Carlisle, Rosalie, and Bella, have made mistakes and have accidentally killed hundreds of humans due to their tremendous thirst for human blood. However, they keep trying...and make an effort NOT to kill humans as food. It would be unlikely for a human-drinker to become a vegetarian. Laurent tried it...and hated it...so he cheated all the time. We don't know if Garrett was successful as a vegetarian or not. Carlisle will accept friends who are human-drinkers...however he will allow any members of his coven (or family) to be permanent human-drinkers.