When the original family were human, you were close to them, you were with Kol. However, you died. 500 years later you were born again into English aristocracy and became friends with Katerina Petrova, once again meeting the Mikaelsons, remembering your past and becoming close to Klaus. But you died the same day she turned. Then, in the late 1700’s, you’re born in Texas. You become a heretic and stick close to the Salvatores. Thus, when they awaken Mikael, you plot and Siphon his vamp-speed.