Friend Ruins Priceless Books, Chooses Books Over Friendship

We all have that one friend who crosses the line, but what happens when they destroy something you hold dear? Meet our Harry Potter fan protagonist who saved up for years to buy the deluxe illustrated slipcase edition of the books, only to have their heart shattered when a friend’s carelessness ruined them. Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster and see if our bookworm can salvage their friendship or if it’s the end of the line.

Treasured Possessions ✨

A Friend’s Help

Something’s Off

Heartbreaking Discovery

Confrontation Time

Ultimatum Delivered

The Value of the Books

Why So Expensive?

The Plot Thickens ️‍♀️

Seeking Answers

The Truth Comes Out

Lies Exposed

Apologies and Explanations

Resolution and Replacement

A Final Clarification

Friendship on the Line: Books or Bust?

After a whirlwind of emotions, our protagonist discovered it wasn’t their friend’s son who ruined the books, but her new boyfriend’s 18-month-old child. The friend had lied, hoping to avoid anger, but it only made things worse. As they hashed it out, apologies were made, and they agreed on a plan to replace the ruined books. While both sides made mistakes, it seems they’re willing to work through it. But, let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

NTA, friend should replace books and apologize for child’s behavior

NTA. Lack of responsibility and accountability. > ‍❤️‍

NTA. Friend’s lack of accountability ruins priceless books

Friendship over books? NTA Ravenclaw demands compensation

Friend ruins $1000 worth of books, dodges responsibility. NTA.

10-year-old destroys priceless books, commenters shocked and disappointed

Friend ruins books, hides it, and refuses to pay. NTA.

Heartbreaking stories of ruined books and lost friendships

Friend values money over friendship, OP not in the wrong.

Friend ruins priceless books, lies and avoids responsibility. NTA.

Friend ruins books, chooses irresponsibility over friendship. #NTA

Friend chooses book over friendship. NTA. Parental responsibility.

10-year-old ruins books, commenter says NTA, age-appropriate expectation.

Friend’s negligence and lack of accountability ends friendship.

Objectively, NTA. But books over friendship? That’s a tough call.

‘NTA’ values friendship, but it’s okay to value books too.

ESH. Friend’s carelessness ruined books with sentimental value. OP’s phrasing hurtful.

Friend lied and ruined priceless books, OP is rightfully angry

Mystery culprit ruins priceless books, investigation underway

Sh*tty friend chooses books over friendship. NTA deserves better

Friend refuses to replace priceless books her child ruined.

Friend prioritizes son over friendship, refuses to make amends. ‍♀️

Friend ruins books, commenters suggest throwing her and kid away

Commenter defends OP, criticizes friend’s parenting, and offers explanation.

Friendship shouldn’t come at the cost of priceless possessions

10-year-old ruins books, friend needs to apologize and replace them

Friend’s lack of respect for property and privacy crosses the line

NTA. Friend’s lack of respect for possessions is concerning.

Respect > Friendship. Parenting Fail. Replace priceless books. #NTA

Commenter questions why some won’t replace destroyed items, suggests INFO.

Friend destroyed books, is it worth losing friendship over?

Teaching kids to respect property = important ‍

Respect over books. Friend should take responsibility for damage.

Replacing books is a must, friendship is optional.

Friend’s kid trashes books, NTA asks for replacement.

Book lovers unite against book murderers! #NTA

Heartbreaking story of a book lover betrayed by a terrible friend

Comment section needs a dose of reality

Standing up for priceless books, NTA receives support

Commenter calls out inconsistencies in fake story

Choosing books over friendship? NTA wins this universe

Friend ruins priceless books, chooses books over friendship. NTA wins.

Friend’s son destroys books, commenter demands replacement. NTA.

Commenter calls out irresponsible parenting, suggests brat replace books

Books are treasures, not toys. Friend’s defensive behavior is concerning. #NTA

NTA, friend’s child ruined books, offered to replace but didn’t.

Respectful NTA comment defends bookshelf and privacy invasion

Parenting advice wins unanimous NTA judgement.

Friend ruins priceless books, entitled to take your property, books over friendship ⚡

Respect for belongings vs. friendship

10-year-old ruins priceless books, OP chooses books over friendship NTA