Quirinus Quirrell
Events [30]
Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone [B1]
Diagon Alley [B1-C5]
69-70
Professor Quirrell Nervously Introduces Himself as the Defense Against the Dark Arts Teacher
Harry experiences overwhelming attention as the patrons of the Leaky Cauldron recognize him as “The Boy Who Lived.” They eagerly shake his hand, showcasing the magical world’s reverence for his survival.
Harry experiences overwhelming attention as the patrons of the Leaky Cauldron recognize him as “The Boy Who Lived.” They eagerly shake his hand, showcasing the magical world’s reverence for his survival.
70-71
Quirrell’s Nervousness Is Attributed to His Experiences With Dark Creatures
Hagrid introduces Harry to Professor Quirrell, the timid Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, and explains how his encounter with vampires and a hag during his travels left him permanently nervous.
Hagrid introduces Harry to Professor Quirrell, the timid Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, and explains how his encounter with vampires and a hag during his travels left him permanently nervous.
81-81
Harry Stammers His Thanks Like Professor Quirrell
As a birthday present, Hagrid purchases a snowy owl for Harry at Eeylops Owl Emporium. The owl, later named Hedwig, becomes Harry’s loyal companion and a symbol of his new magical life.
As a birthday present, Hagrid purchases a snowy owl for Harry at Eeylops Owl Emporium. The owl, later named Hedwig, becomes Harry’s loyal companion and a symbol of his new magical life.
85-87
Quirrell’s Reaction To Harry Adds To His Feelings Of Inadequacy
After shopping for school supplies, Harry shares his insecurities with Hagrid. Reassured about his future at Hogwarts, Harry departs for the Dursleys with his train ticket in hand, ready for the next chapter of his life.
After shopping for school supplies, Harry shares his insecurities with Hagrid. Reassured about his future at Hogwarts, Harry departs for the Dursleys with his train ticket in hand, ready for the next chapter of his life.
The Sorting Hat [B1-C7]
121-122
Professor Quirrell Appears Nervous Wearing A Large Purple Turban
After being sorted into Gryffindor, Harry receives a warm welcome at the Gryffindor table. The Weasley twins cheer loudly, Percy shakes his hand, and Nearly Headless Nick introduces himself as the Gryffindor ghost.
After being sorted into Gryffindor, Harry receives a warm welcome at the Gryffindor table. The Weasley twins cheer loudly, Percy shakes his hand, and Nearly Headless Nick introduces himself as the Gryffindor ghost.
126-126
Professor Quirrell Talks Nervously To Snape In His Turban
Harry feels a sharp pain in his scar when Professor Snape looks at him during the feast. Percy explains that Snape is the Potions Master, rumored to be after the Defense Against the Dark Arts position.
Harry feels a sharp pain in his scar when Professor Snape looks at him during the feast. Percy explains that Snape is the Potions Master, rumored to be after the Defense Against the Dark Arts position.
128-130
Harry Dreams About Quirrell’s Turban Insisting He Belongs In Slytherin
Percy Weasley leads the Gryffindor first-years to their common room, navigating Hogwarts’ winding corridors and dealing with Peeves the Poltergeist. After giving the password, “Caput Draconis,” the students enter the cozy common room and settle into their dormitory for the night.
Percy Weasley leads the Gryffindor first-years to their common room, navigating Hogwarts’ winding corridors and dealing with Peeves the Poltergeist. After giving the password, “Caput Draconis,” the students enter the cozy common room and settle into their dormitory for the night.
The Potions Master [B1-C8]
132-133
Quirrell Intervenes To Prevent Filch From Punishing Harry And Ron
Harry and Ron accidentally stumble into the forbidden third-floor corridor and are caught by Argus Filch, who assumes they were trying to break into it. They are saved from punishment by Quirinus Quirrell, who happens to pass by.
Harry and Ron accidentally stumble into the forbidden third-floor corridor and are caught by Argus Filch, who assumes they were trying to break into it. They are saved from punishment by Quirinus Quirrell, who happens to pass by.
133-135
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Harry experiences his first classes at Hogwarts, including History of Magic, Herbology, Transfiguration, and Defense Against the Dark Arts. He quickly learns that magic is more complicated than simply waving a wand, with Minerva McGonagall being especially strict.
Harry experiences his first classes at Hogwarts, including History of Magic, Herbology, Transfiguration, and Defense Against the Dark Arts. He quickly learns that magic is more complicated than simply waving a wand, with Minerva McGonagall being especially strict.
The Midnight Duel [B1-C9]
156-157
Ron Jokes About Using The Curse Of The Bogies Quirrell Told Them About
Neville, stranded outside the Gryffindor common room, is found by Harry, Ron, and Hermione. Relieved, he joins their group as they venture through the castle, despite Hermione’s protests.
Neville, stranded outside the Gryffindor common room, is found by Harry, Ron, and Hermione. Relieved, he joins their group as they venture through the castle, despite Hermione’s protests.
Hallowe'en [B1-C10]
172-173
Quirrell Announces The Troll’s Presence Before Fainting In Terror
The Halloween feast takes a dramatic turn when Professor Quirrell announces the presence of a mountain troll within Hogwarts. Headmaster Dumbledore’s immediate instructions for student safety illustrate Hogwarts’ established emergency protocols.
The Halloween feast takes a dramatic turn when Professor Quirrell announces the presence of a mountain troll within Hogwarts. Headmaster Dumbledore’s immediate instructions for student safety illustrate Hogwarts’ established emergency protocols.
177-178
Professor Quirrell Is Overwhelmed And Collapses At The Sight Of The Troll
Following the troll’s defeat, Professors McGonagall, Snape, and Quirrell arrive at the scene. Hermione Granger’s fabricated explanation to protect Harry and Ron highlights her gratitude and begins to unify the trio. Professor McGonagall’s reprimand, tempered by praise, reinforces the school’s stance on bravery and rule-breaking.
Following the troll’s defeat, Professors McGonagall, Snape, and Quirrell arrive at the scene. Hermione Granger’s fabricated explanation to protect Harry and Ron highlights her gratitude and begins to unify the trio. Professor McGonagall’s reprimand, tempered by praise, reinforces the school’s stance on bravery and rule-breaking.
Quidditch [B1-C11]
190-191
Quirrell Is Accidentally Knocked Headfirst Into The Row In Front By Hermione
Determined to stop Snape, Hermione sets his robes on fire, breaking his focus. This distraction allows Harry to regain control of his broomstick and rejoin the game, while the Gryffindor crowd watches in relief and confusion.
Determined to stop Snape, Hermione sets his robes on fire, breaking his focus. This distraction allows Harry to regain control of his broomstick and rejoin the game, while the Gryffindor crowd watches in relief and confusion.
The Mirror of Erised [B1-C12]
194-195
Quirrell Is Targeted By Bewitched Snowballs From The Weasley Twins
With Hogwarts blanketed in snow, students anticipate the holidays. Fred and George Weasley charm snowballs to pelt Quirinus Quirrell’s turban, while Hagrid nurses storm-weary owls. Draco Malfoy mocks Harry for staying at Hogwarts during Christmas, but Harry looks forward to celebrating with Ron and the Weasleys.
With Hogwarts blanketed in snow, students anticipate the holidays. Fred and George Weasley charm snowballs to pelt Quirinus Quirrell’s turban, while Hagrid nurses storm-weary owls. Draco Malfoy mocks Harry for staying at Hogwarts during Christmas, but Harry looks forward to celebrating with Ron and the Weasleys.
Nicolas Flamel [B1-C13]
225-226
Quirrell Meets Snape In The Forest And Stutters Nervously During Their Conversation
Following the Quidditch match, Harry secretly follows Snape into the Forbidden Forest and overhears him threatening Quirrell to reveal how to bypass Fluffy. This confrontation confirms Snape’s sinister intentions and heightens Harry’s concern for the Sorcerer’s Stone.
Following the Quidditch match, Harry secretly follows Snape into the Forbidden Forest and overhears him threatening Quirrell to reveal how to bypass Fluffy. This confrontation confirms Snape’s sinister intentions and heightens Harry’s concern for the Sorcerer’s Stone.
227-228
Quirrell Is Pressured By Snape To Reveal How To Get Past Fluffy
Back in the Gryffindor common room, Harry tells Ron and Hermione about Snape’s confrontation with Quirrell. The trio realizes the stone is at risk, and they debate the severity of the threat, understanding that Quirrell’s resolve is crucial for keeping the stone safe.
Back in the Gryffindor common room, Harry tells Ron and Hermione about Snape’s confrontation with Quirrell. The trio realizes the stone is at risk, and they debate the severity of the threat, understanding that Quirrell’s resolve is crucial for keeping the stone safe.
Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback [B1-C14]
228-230
Quirrell Appears Nervous And Frail But Keeps The Sorcerer’s Stone’s Secrets From Snape
As Quirrell grows visibly weaker, Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger routinely check the third-floor corridor, reassured by Fluffy’s growling presence. Snape’s foul mood convinces them the Stone is still safe. Meanwhile, Hermione’s obsessive study habits irritate Harry and Ron during the exam-heavy Easter holidays.
As Quirrell grows visibly weaker, Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger routinely check the third-floor corridor, reassured by Fluffy’s growling presence. Snape’s foul mood convinces them the Stone is still safe. Meanwhile, Hermione’s obsessive study habits irritate Harry and Ron during the exam-heavy Easter holidays.
230-233
Quirrell’s Spell Guards The Stone Along With Others’ Enchantments
During a visit to Hagrid’s hut, the trio learns that several Hogwarts professors, including Snape, helped protect the Sorcerer’s Stone. To their astonishment, Hagrid reveals a Norwegian Ridgeback egg he won in a card game, which he plans to hatch despite its illegality.
During a visit to Hagrid’s hut, the trio learns that several Hogwarts professors, including Snape, helped protect the Sorcerer’s Stone. To their astonishment, Hagrid reveals a Norwegian Ridgeback egg he won in a card game, which he plans to hatch despite its illegality.
The Forbidden Forest [B1-C15]
246-247
Quirrell Is Overheard Pleading And Sobering After A Threatening Encounter
Harry overhears Quirinus Quirrell pleading for mercy and suspects Severus Snape is pressuring him to reveal the secrets of the Anti-Dark Force spell. Harry shares his concerns with Ron and Hermione, who debate whether to investigate or inform Dumbledore.
Harry overhears Quirinus Quirrell pleading for mercy and suspects Severus Snape is pressuring him to reveal the secrets of the Anti-Dark Force spell. Harry shares his concerns with Ron and Hermione, who debate whether to investigate or inform Dumbledore.
Through the Trapdoor [B1-C16]
284-284
Quirrell Prepared The Room With The Troll As One Of The Obstacles
Entering the next chamber, Harry and Hermione encounter a massive troll already knocked out with a bloody lump on its head. Relieved to avoid a fight, they carefully step past the unconscious creature and continue their journey.
Entering the next chamber, Harry and Hermione encounter a massive troll already knocked out with a bloody lump on its head. Relieved to avoid a fight, they carefully step past the unconscious creature and continue their journey.
The Man with Two Faces [B1-C17]
288-290
Quirrell Reveals Himself As The True Threat Behind The Stone’s Theft
Harry Potter confronts Quirinus Quirrell and learns he was the mastermind behind attempts to steal the Sorcerer’s Stone. Quirrell reveals his role in the Halloween troll attack and his collaboration with Voldemort to regain power.
Harry Potter confronts Quirinus Quirrell and learns he was the mastermind behind attempts to steal the Sorcerer’s Stone. Quirrell reveals his role in the Halloween troll attack and his collaboration with Voldemort to regain power.
290-291
Quirrell Reveals His Allegiance To Voldemort And His Role In The Plot
Quirinus Quirrell confesses to serving Lord Voldemort after meeting him during his travels. He recounts his failure at Gringotts and the punishments inflicted by Voldemort.
Quirinus Quirrell confesses to serving Lord Voldemort after meeting him during his travels. He recounts his failure at Gringotts and the punishments inflicted by Voldemort.
291-293
Quirrell Commands Harry To Reveal The Mirror’s Secret
Forced by Quirinus Quirrell to look into the Mirror of Erised, Harry discovers the Sorcerer’s Stone hidden within his pocket. Using quick thinking, Harry deceives Quirrell about what he sees in the mirror.
Forced by Quirinus Quirrell to look into the Mirror of Erised, Harry discovers the Sorcerer’s Stone hidden within his pocket. Using quick thinking, Harry deceives Quirrell about what he sees in the mirror.
293-294
Quirrell Unveils Voldemort’s Face On The Back Of His Head
Quirinus Quirrell unveils Voldemort’s face on the back of his head. Voldemort directly addresses Harry, taunting him with lies about his parents and demanding the Sorcerer’s Stone.
Quirinus Quirrell unveils Voldemort’s face on the back of his head. Voldemort directly addresses Harry, taunting him with lies about his parents and demanding the Sorcerer’s Stone.
294-295
Quirrell Attempts To Kill Harry But Suffers From Touching Him
As Quirinus Quirrell attacks Harry, the protective power of Lily Potter’s love causes him immense pain. Harry fights back, using this unique power to incapacitate Quirrell while Voldemort commands Quirrell to kill him.
As Quirinus Quirrell attacks Harry, the protective power of Lily Potter’s love causes him immense pain. Harry fights back, using this unique power to incapacitate Quirrell while Voldemort commands Quirrell to kill him.
295-296
Quirrell’s Defeat Is Revealed To Be Common Knowledge
Harry wakes up in the hospital wing and learns from Dumbledore that the Sorcerer’s Stone is safe. Dumbledore explains that the events in the dungeons are now a closely guarded secret, though the entire school knows.
Harry wakes up in the hospital wing and learns from Dumbledore that the Sorcerer’s Stone is safe. Dumbledore explains that the events in the dungeons are now a closely guarded secret, though the entire school knows.
296-298
Quirrell Fails To Steal The Stone Thanks To Harry And Dumbledore
Dumbledore reveals to Harry that the Sorcerer’s Stone has been destroyed with Nicolas Flamel’s approval. He emphasizes the inevitability of death and its place in the natural order of life.
Dumbledore reveals to Harry that the Sorcerer’s Stone has been destroyed with Nicolas Flamel’s approval. He emphasizes the inevitability of death and its place in the natural order of life.
298-299
Quirrell Suffers Agony When Touching Harry Due To Lily’s Protection
Dumbledore reassures Harry that delaying Voldemort’s rise to power through acts of resistance is critical. He emphasizes the importance of courage and persistence in the fight against darkness.
Dumbledore reassures Harry that delaying Voldemort’s rise to power through acts of resistance is critical. He emphasizes the importance of courage and persistence in the fight against darkness.
299-300
Quirrell’s Comments Lead To Harry Questioning Dumbledore About Snape
Dumbledore reveals that Snape protected Harry to repay a life debt to James Potter. He also explains that the Invisibility Cloak was a gift from Harry’s father, connecting Harry to his parents’ legacy.
Dumbledore reveals that Snape protected Harry to repay a life debt to James Potter. He also explains that the Invisibility Cloak was a gift from Harry’s father, connecting Harry to his parents’ legacy.
301-302
Quirrell’s Actions Against Harry And His Connection To Voldemort Are Revealed
Harry recounts his confrontation with Quirrell and Voldemort to Ron and Hermione in the hospital wing. They marvel at Harry’s bravery and express their gratitude for his courage.
Harry recounts his confrontation with Quirrell and Voldemort to Ron and Hermione in the hospital wing. They marvel at Harry’s bravery and express their gratitude for his courage.
