[HPforGrownups] Why is it locked?

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In a message dated 17/07/03 20:44:28 GMT Daylight Time, rvotaw at i-55.com 
writes:


> 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
> 

If you look at it from the Authors point of view, I would keep it locked too. 
 I wouldnt have a clue how to represent a room with Love!  
With a Death room there is an arch way - already thought of (the gates of 
Heaven etc)
The Time room - There are clocks everywhere and an egg turning into a bird.  
This is also obvious
But with a love room??!?
Im sure JK knows exactly what to put in there when the time comes (I dont 
think its the last we hear of it) but for now, I dont want to think about the 
love room.

Maybe its locked because love is locked?  That dont make much sense but I 
know what I mean.  When somebody loves it stays with them and is never let out .. 
I cant even begin to explain it.  Love is a complicated thing.  

What I am sure about though, is that if you open the door something big will 
happen.  Wizards didnt invent love.  Love isnt on the balance because of that 
room.

What is that brain room?

Nic xx


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