Talk:Derek Hale/@comment-86.191.11.164-20130619021455

Didn't Derek tell Scott in season 1 that an Alpha can be 'demoted' to Beta status? So far, this season seems to be leading towards Scott taking over as Alpha from Derek.

Whilst Derek is undoubtedly brave and willing to risk his life for those in his pack (and to protect other people), Scott seems to be the one constantly pushing ahead with plans or making decisions, pretty much telling Derek what to do - leading in fact.

Also, I think that could be why Peter seems to be constantly taking the 'bad guy' role so far this season. Whatever he says to Derek seems designed to focus Derek on what he needs to do in any situation (such as saving Boyd and Cora rather than killing them by saying how Derek could always make more werewolves).

So far this season, Derek has seemed to be very unsure of himself and his leadership. Perhaps he's doubting himself after all the events of last season, so questioning his fitness to be an Alpha. It's as if he's determined to punish himself for allowing Boyd and Erica to be captured, for them to have doubted him enough to leave and search for a new Alpha in the first place. He seems to look towards Scott for reassurance as to the right thing to do.

Derek was unsure about the plan and reluctant to bring in Chris etc to help. We know how manipulative Peter can be, so for him to be straight-out advocating the death of Boyd and Cora, being so blase about the fact they might kill innocent people, suggesting that he let Scott be the hero, would be the push for Derek to commit to the plan and lead.