Why is it locked?

[Richelle Votaw]

No: HPFGUIDX 71186

Regarding the room at the Department of Mysteries that Dumbledore says is kept locked at all times, and Harry tries unsuccessfully to open with the knife Sirius gave him--why is it locked?  If this room indeed contains love (or some form of love), why is it locked?  To keep people out, or to keep love in?  What would happen if it weren't locked?  And it's not just locked, but apparently protected against magical opening devices, like the knife.  The room with the veil (death) wasn't locked.  Surely death is more dangerous than love.  

I lay awake last night thinking about this, but didn't come up with much.  Any thoughts on the matter?

Richelle


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