Right about now, on Christmas Eve,
Damon is in the kitchen preparing Christmas dinner while Elena is in the living room with their two children and relaxing on the couch, watching Damon cook and sing.
Elena is trying hard to hide her smile, because she has a Christmas secret.
Klaus Mikaelson isn't redeemed because he sacrificed himself for his kid. He is redeemed 'cause he earned the love of the people he actually cared about and never thought they could love him back. He was just a hero in villain's clothing.
