The common, pulp-fiction notion that vampires inevitably infect all those they bite with vampirism is, of course, incorrect. It would lead rapidly to an untenable situation and it just doesn't make sense.

They only infect certain rare people for certain specific reasons, and those are usually dependent upon the deliberate choice of the vampire, as well as the innate characteristics of the victim. A vampire may, for example, want a consort or partner...and search around for the right person. Then certain deliberate procedures must be followed. Read some of the better vampire fiction for insights into this.

For a great, light-hearted vampire comedy, check out the movie "Love At First Bite", where the vampire, Dracula, is definitely the most honorable and likeable character in the whole movie.

- LH