16 Times The Vampire Diaries Shocked Our Socks Off

Even though die-hard TVD fans knew Nina Dobrev was leaving the show, it didn't soften the blow of Elena's final goodbye one bit. Those deathbed scenes are brutal enough, but our hearts broke into a million pieces watching her and Damon say their goodbyes with a dreamy slow dance and countless longing stares. We cried all the tears, despite her "death" being somewhat impermanent.