Why did the Philosophers Stone kill Quirrell?

Voldemort was almost in control of Quirrell’s body by that time. Voldemort controlled Quirrell as to attack Harry. This activated Lily Potter’s magic where Voldemort is not even allowed to touch Harry. And that’s why Harry was able to burn Quirrell down.

What happened between you and Professor Quirrell is a complete secret?

“What happened down in the dungeons between you and Professor Quirrell is a complete secret, so, naturally the whole school knows.”

Why did Quirrell curse Harry’s broom?

This jinx was used by Quirinus Quirrell on Harry Potter’s Nimbus 2000 in 1991, during a Quidditch match. It was an attempt to murder Harry for Lord Voldemort. She knocked over Quirrell, thus breaking his eye contact, stopping the jinx.

What was Professor Quirrell’s secret?

Quirrell attempted to infiltrate Vault 713 of Gringotts Wizarding Bank, in order to steal the Philosopher’s Stone. Three years later, Voldemort told his Death Eaters that Quirrell was a fool, and that he only allied with him for his position.

Did Dumbledore know that Quirrell was shady?

Even Snape knew Quirrell was shady! Even if we assume Dumbledore did know what Quirrell was doing (and then hired him knowing all along what was going on), then why in the world did he choose to keep the Sorcerer’s Stone at Hogwarts?

Was Quirrell possessed by Voldemort when he shook Harry’s hand?

Quirrell was not yet possessed by Voldemort at the time when he shook Harry’s hand in the Leaky Cauldron. Quirrell spent the 1991-1992 school year – Harry’s first at Hogwarts – working on an attempt to steal the Philosopher’s Stone, and thus bring Voldemort back to life.

Did Dumbledore ever have an easy time at Hogwarts?

True, Dumbledore didn’t always have an easy time as Headmaster of Hogwarts, but he didn’t always handle every situation well, either. Take his actions in the second Harry Potter book/film. When the notorious Chamber of Secrets is opened, Dumbledore doesn’t cancel classes.

How does Quirrell die in Harry Potter?

And, as we know, by the end of Philosopher’s Stone, Harry’s touch is enough to kill Quirrell. Quirrell raised his hand to perform a deadly curse, but Harry, by instinct, reached up and grabbed Quirrell’s face –