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A Fledgling is a being between Vampires and Humans. Even though a Vampire can transform a Human into one of their own by simply biting them, being bitten by a Vampire only turns the victim into a "Fledgling." Fledglings are basically New-Born Vampires that have not tasted Human blood yet (though can drink from other species and may never drink from a Human) and thus have not become Fully Fledged Vampires. They have mortal bodies and have a limited lifespan of 28 days, unless they drink human blood to complete the transformation. If they don't, their mortal bodies will die. However, they can prevent their deaths by drinking a blood substitute (this is not another species blood, but a potion brewed by Benny's Grandma), which will keep them alive without becoming Fully Fledged Vampires. Fledglings that choose this way of life only have to drink the substitute occasionally and can drink other species blood (or snack on food to keep the hunger away) regularly, but they will still have a strong urge to drink Human blood. They can do certain things to dull the craving, though. An example of this is when Sarah was constantly eating chips and other junk food in the episode Blood Drive.

Despite gaining Vampire powers, Fledglings are weaker than Fully Fledged Vampires and will tire faster. They also lack the ability to fly like Fully Fledged Vampires and are not as temperamental. It's assumed by Sarah, that when a Fledgling becomes a Fully Fledged Vampires, she or he gives up any chance of regaining her or his humanity. (This is a weird thought to have when her best friend Erica is a Fully Fledged Vampire, though her actions can make you wonder sometimes...)

Fully Fledged Vampires[]

Drinking even the smallest amount of Human blood will cause a Fledgling to become a Fully Fledged Vampire. Fully Fledged Vampires don't have mortal bodies, thus becoming true immortals. The strength of the powers they had as Fledglings will increase, as will their urges and temper. Vampires also obtain the ability to fly. To enter a residence, they have to be invited in or else trying to intrude will burn them. Fully Fledged Vampires also get angry more easily than Fledglings do and find it harder to control it.

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