Quirrell

Just as Scrooge, Mr. Bumble, Magwitch and Fagin reflect negative traits in Dickens's world, so do Severus Snape, Quirrell and Filch in that of Harry Potter.

How Harry Saved Reading Norman Lebrecht 2011

Quirrell, well, maybe a bit of a failed scientist but he tries (tried).

Harry Potter science Maxine 2007

Quirrell, well, maybe a bit of a failed scientist but he tries (tried).

Harry Potter science Maxine 2007

Quirrell, well, maybe a bit of a failed scientist but he tries (tried).

July 2007 Maxine 2007

When Harry had finished, she said slowly, 'You're worried You-Know-Who's controlling her like he controlled Quirrell?'

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Rowling, J. K. 2003

'Yeah, Quirrell was a great teacher,' said Harry loudly, 'there was just that minor drawback of him having Lord Voldemort sticking out of the back of his head.'

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Rowling, J. K. 2003

'But I don't think he can be possessing her the way he possessed Quirrell, I mean, he's properly alive again now, isn't he, he's got his own body, he wouldn't need to share someone else's.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Rowling, J. K. 2003

Your previous teachers in this subject may have allowed you more licence, but as none of them - with the possible exception of Professor Quirrell, who did at least appear to have restricted himself to age-appropriate subjects - would have passed a Ministry inspection - '

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Rowling, J. K. 2003

Harry jumped to his feet, caught Quirrell by the arm, and hung on as tight as he could.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Rowling, J. K. 1997

Professor Quirrell did not manage to take it from you.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Rowling, J. K. 1997