20 Reactions You Had Watching the Vampire Diaries Season Finale
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Just like that, The Vampire Diaries season seven is officially over, and boy has it been a doozy. While this season definitely takes a different direction, what with Elena's absence, the finale returns to the show's former glory by giving fans a lot of action, a few tears, and yes, plenty of shocking twists. Sink your teeth into some of the best (and worst) moments! Spoilers ahead, obviously.
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When the team is actually trying to save Bonnie for a change.
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When Damon suggests they get help from Valerie.
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When Bonnie goes from normal to creepy vampire huntress in .5 seconds
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When Stefan and Caroline have a cute exchange in the car.
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When Bonnie almost crashes into Stefan and Caroline with her car.
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When Damon and Enzo team up to save their best girl.
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When Alaric's twins siphon the magic from the Armory and all you can think is:
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When Enzo playfully tells Bonnie to come and get him.
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When, after seven seasons, Damon finally does something heroic for his brother.
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When Caroline runs into Stefan's arms and the two hug it out in front of Alaric.
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When Damon enters the creepy, dark vault.
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When Enzo tells Bonnie he loves her just as she's about to kill him.
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When Damon sets the everlasting on fire and Bonnie releases her grip.
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When Alaric breaks up with Caroline.
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When Matt hallucinates Penny and asks her to take him with her (aka let him die).
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When Steroline kiss and makeup.
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When Damon hears Elena’s voice and goes deeper into the vault.
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When the darkness grabs Enzo's face with its sinister hands.
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When Bonnie loses her boyfriend, her best friend, and her magic all in one episode.
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When you realize the big bads for next season are actually Damon and Enzo.
Better start thinking up a cool nickname now. Denzo? Enzon?