Mary Winchester made a deal with the demon Azazel primarily to bring her beloved John Winchester back to life after Azazel had brutally killed him.
Mary found herself in a desperate situation, confronted by the powerful demon Azazel. Before offering the deal, Azazel had already wreaked havoc on her life, demonstrating his immense power and cruelty. He had possessed and killed her father, Samuel Campbell, and also murdered her mother, Deanna Campbell. In a final devastating blow, Azazel also took the life of John, the man Mary loved deeply.
Overwhelmed by grief and the desire to undo John's death, Mary was tempted by Azazel's offer. The demon proposed a chilling bargain: he would resurrect John, but in return, Mary had to grant him permission to enter her home and perform a ritual ten years later. Blinded by her immediate need to save John, Mary agreed to these terms, unaware of the horrific future she was inadvertently setting in motion for herself and her unborn children.
The critical aspects of this fateful deal can be summarized as follows:
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Mary's Motivation | To resurrect John Winchester, who Azazel had killed |
| Azazel's Terms | Permission to perform a ritual in her home 10 years later |
| Immediate Benefit | John Winchester was brought back to life |
| Unforeseen Cost | Mary unknowingly sealed her own tragic fate and that of her future sons |
| Prior Atrocities | Azazel had killed Mary's father, Samuel, and her mother, Deanna, before killing John and making the offer. |
This pivotal moment in Mary's life set the stage for the entire saga, establishing the demon's long-term plan and ultimately leading to the events that would define the lives of her sons, Dean and Sam.
