Why didnt Dumbledore do anything about Quirrell?

Why didnt Dumbledore do anything about Quirrell?

It's simple. Dumbledore knew that Quirrell was possessed. As seen in the last chapter of Philosopher's Stone, Quirrell stops stuttering, which implies that he doesn't usually do so. Someone (I think Hagrid) also speculates that Quirrell met a "banshee or something" and now he keeps stuttering all the time.

Was Quirrell looking for Voldemort?

Before teaching Defence Against the Dark Arts, Quirrell went out in search of Voldemort, believing he could achieve recognition for finding him and could learn things that would ensure that no one laughed at him again.

How did Voldemort get Quirrell?

Voldemort was able to attach himself to Quirrell when he failed to wash his hands after using a public lavatory.

Did Dumbledore know Voldemort would return?

Whether Dumbledore had realized that the Dark Lord might have survived it because of Horcruxes or not, he knew the Dark Lord wasn't dead so it was possible, even likely, that he would return.

Why did Quirrell burn when Harry touched him?

He is greatly depleted by the physical strain of fighting the far stronger, evil soul inside him. Quirrell's body manifests burns and blisters during his fight with Harry due to the protective power Harry's mother left in his skin when she died for him.

Why did Harry's touch burn Quirrell?

Lily's sacrifice and her love saved Harry. Voldemort can not comprehend love, and so it destroys him to touch Harry because Lily's love for her son runs through Harry's veins and body. kerrdekerr Harry burnt Quirrell's face when he touched it.

Why did Quirrell shake Harry's hand?

Lord Voldemort started sharing the body of Quirrel after he failed to retrieve the Socerers Stone from Gringotts. He failed and the Dark Lord wasn't happy about it, so he wanted to keep a closer eye on him. That's why he was able to shake his hand in the Leaky...the Dark Lord wasn't apart of him yet.

Why did Dumbledore know Harry would have to face Voldemort?

• But, knowing the full content of the Prophecy, he also knew that Harry would have to face Voldemort at one point, if only because Voldemort himself would never let go, but also because he was beginning to realise that Harry had a piece of his soul inside of him.

How did Voldemort get inside Professor Quirrell?

• Quirrell returns to Hogwarts where Voldemort plans to steal the Philosopher's Stone to make a more permanent body. Voldemort did not begin possessing Quirrell until after the failed Gringott's robbery, apparently to "keep a closer eye" on him. Originally Answered: Harry Potter: How did Voldemort merge with Professor Quirrell? Umm… by magic…?

Why did Dumbledore not realize Quirrell was evil?

• Because, even the great Dumbledore did not realize that the events foretold by Sybill Trelawney’s Lost Prophecy would initiate so immediately. It is also likely that Voldemort was as skilled in Occlumency as he was in Legilimens; the Dark Lord was able to keep Quirrel’s real intent shrouded from Dumbledore behind a fearful and murky façade.

Why did Dumbledore keep Snape in the dark?

• The relationship between Snape and Harry was never going to be warm and fuzzy. While Harry may have found a begrudging respect for him, he also would certainly have interfered with Dumbledore's plans. Keeping Harry in the dark was also a smart move in regard to the fact Voldemort had access to Harry's mind from time to time.