'Vampire Diaries' Cast Chronicles Nina Dobrev's Last Week on Set

It’s hard to say goodbye.

Especially when that goodbye comes after six seasons, over 125 episodes, dozens of deaths, a round of romantic musical chairs, and a few doppelgangers.

Vampire Diaries star Nina Dobrev is leaving the CW series for good this week, and let’s just say it’s a parade of #tears for the actress and her castmates. The entire crew of TVD is a close one, so it’s no surprise to find a flow of teary-eyed photos on Instagram.

Like this one, from Dobrev herself, with OGs Candice Accola (Caroline) and Kat Graham (Bonnie). Remember all the crazy hijinks these three besties have gotten into?

There’s also this heartwarming pic of Dobrev with surrogate father figure Matt Davis (Alaric). Jenna is looking down with a smile on her face!

Graham’s photo of herself with Dobrev (taken by director Chris Grismer) is soulful in black and white:

As this one (sob!):

And it’s hard not to smile at the journey Dobrev has taken, as proven by Accola’s photos from now and from Season 1:

The Vampire Diaries airs Thursdays at 8 p.m. on The CW.