User blog comment:Mrs.Volterra/Why Are The Volturi Unpopular?/@comment-189.75.131.87-20110615023920

I don't necessarily think the Volturi are evil, of course they SEEM that way, but they're not (quote Edward). They are the law enforcers of the vampire world, so they have to be harsh and strict, which would make them look evil. But as Mrs.Volterra said, let's look at them from a different point of view.

I don't necessarily think any of the volturi are evil or were evil before they joined to begin with. Aro murdered his sister, yes, that is fact, but it was because he wanted power and to keep his position in the vampire world, and by that he kept Marcus and murdered Didyme, evil? Some would say, but his power-hungry-personality reflected his actions.

As for Marcus, he's not evil, I mean come on, the man is depressed, just sulking in his chair most of the time all sad, it shows he's truly hurt. Which brings me to another point, everyone in the Volturi were once human, they have emotions, both good and bad, a personality and a history.

Look at Caius, he looks evil, seems evil, probably smells evil too, but hey, we don't know what's his deal, Stephenie never put much of a backstory, but maybe he has a personality disorder, or mental, or psychological, who knows, take a pick. Or maybe he's been through so much that we don't know about, maybe this, maybe that. There's gotta' be a reason if you ask me, people aren't born evil.

As for Jane and Alec, yes they act evil, especially Jane, but before they've been through a lot. They did bad things to people before they became human but it was out of retaliation, or in other words, revenge, but if you've read the guide you'd understand more of this part.

Felix and Demitri aren't evil either, atleast not in my eyes. Yes they track and kill wrong-doers and sometimes not in the most gentle way, but hey, it's their job as part of the Volturi, that is what they do!

As for the others, there isn't much backstory to explain, but it's pretty much the same. The Volturi were once human, they're just like every vampire who was also once human, 'cept their lifestyle and habits, ect. changed over the years, moreso a bit on the personality, nevertheless. Also put into consideration that Chelsea plays a major role in this, she's the linchpin in all this, if it wasn't for her ability, everyone would've gone their seperate ways, and maybe would become "good people."

So do I hate the Volturi? To the contrary, i'm in love! Completely in love <3