Seriously?

[Soulstealer]

Overdue fines do not go away just because you returned the item, you were still late.

[artifical sweetner]

can't i pretend they do? 0:-)

[Taboo]

Oh man. Fines aren't usually that bad, really... and it's your own fault for not returning it on time.

You reminded me of this Calvin and Hobbes strip, so I went and found it.

[Geek King]

And let's not forget Mrs. McGreevy.

[Ill_Used_Heroine]

Me: The books you just brought back were 5 days overdue. Your fine is X.XX.

Them: But I brought them all back!

Me: Yes, but they were due 5 days ago - fines are .XX per day, per item.

Them: But I just brought them all back!!!!!

Me: Yes. But. They. Were. Due. 5. Days Ago.

Them: I don't understand! Isn't there a grace period? WTH!!!!!!ELEVENTY!!!!!

Me: Your fine is X.XX.

Them: Oh whatEVER ... here! *throws money*

Me: You know, if you bring back your books on or before the due date, there won't be ANY fines.

Them: I KNOW THAT!!!

Me:

[powerboy]

Overdue fines do not go away just because you returned the item, you were still late.

They will disappear. Lets just say that I have connections.