Q: How did you get tickets for “The Vampire Diaries” convention?

A: I found out about [the convention] because someone I knew went to one in Atlanta, and she told me about it. Then I found the website, and I got tickets for it.

Q: How was the event organized?

A: [‘The Vampire Diaries’] cast was there, and they give you interviews at the booth. Then you get to take pictures with them, get autographs, and you can meet them too.

Q: What was it like meeting the cast?

A: I’ve liked [the actors] for a while now because I’ve known the show for a while, so it was actually really exciting. I got a picture with all of them and autographs. I met [Ian Somerhalder] three times, so that was more interesting. I got a picture with him. Then I got a picture with him and the other character together, and then he signed autographs [for me]. We didn’t have that much time. It was really rushed because they are the most popular, so they had a lot of people [waiting to meet them]. He just said random things, and I tried to answer without freaking out.

Q: How was the experience of meeting someone famous for the first time?

A: I liked everything because they kept you interested the whole time, and you were always doing something. The only part I didn’t like was there were so many lines, which makes sense because there were a lot of people.

Q: What was your reaction when you saw the actors?

A: I was telling myself that I wasn’t going to get nervous. When I got up there, and I started talking to them, I started freaking out. I pretty much forgot everything I was saying. It was nerve-racking, but it was fun.

Q: What was it like seeing the actors out of character?

A: It was definitely weird because I really love [Somerhalder’s] character and how he plays it, but I’ve seen interviews with him in person. I know what he stands for, so he said some of the things I knew he would. I was mostly ready for it, but it was weird. His character can be sarcastic and a jerk, and he’s not. He’s the opposite.