Ministry of Magic security protocols turn out to be alarmingly cavalier as Dumbledore’s Army begins its rescue mission. Not a soul is in sight as the group encounters the tank of brains, the Benjamin Button (well, not really Benjamin Button) Bell Jar, and the infamous veil for the first time. It’s not all fun and games, though, as the Department of Mysteries claims its first victim– that’s right, say goodbye to the handy penknife. 🙁
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In Shifts by Fernwithy, the author does a nice job of coming up with fanon to explain the Department of Mysteries.
It really is surprising how lax security is at the Ministry of all places.
In the fanfiction, Tonks said that the Veil was used for public executions.
Rowling said that sometimes she had to take magical instrument when it becomes too useful, like the time turners. It looks like the penknife met that fate.
Oh wow, I never thought about Inside Out!