Actually, there are some vampire myths that state that silver can affect a vampire too. It’s not a common known myth, but it still exists. 
http://www.gods-and-monsters.com/how-to-kill-a-vampire.html
@Razorpaw I was wondering why you don’t name the forum after the WiP (The Vampire Courts)? I ask because every time I see the forum I end up forgetting what it’s to until I click on it and read the summary 