Was Professor Quirrell a Horcrux?

Quirrell is, in effect, turned into a temporary Horcrux by Voldemort. He is greatly depleted by the physical strain of fighting the far stronger, evil soul inside him.
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When did Professor Quirrell become a horcrux?

Horcrux: Quirinus Quirrell

This Hogwarts professor literally became a Horcrux when Voldemort decided to share his body. Quirrell was unable to resist Voldemort's will and was forced to do his evil deeds.
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Is Professor Quirrell A death eater?

It should be noted that despite his fear of Voldemort and that he was not a Death Eater, Quirrell was one of Voldemort's only followers who referred to him by name, the others being Barty Crouch Jr. and Peter Pettigrew.
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What are the 8 Horcruxes in order?

Lord Voldemort's Horcruxes and everyone connected to them
  • Tom Riddle's diary. The diary dates back to when Voldemort was still Tom Marvolo Riddle. ...
  • Marvolo Gaunt's ring. ...
  • Helga Hufflepuff's cup. ...
  • Salazar Slytherin's locket. ...
  • Rowena Ravenclaw's diadem. ...
  • Nagini. ...
  • Harry Potter - The Boy Who Lived. ...
  • Professor Quirinus Quirrell.
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How did Voldemort attach himself to Quirrell?

While Quirrell did not lose his soul, he became completely subjugated by Voldemort, who caused a frightful mutation of Quirrell's body: now Voldemort looked out of the back of Quirrell's head and directed his movements, even forcing him to attempt murder.
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Harry Potter Theory: Was Professor Quirrell a Horcrux?



Would Avada Kedavra work on a Horcrux?

Horcruxes can only be destroyed in specific circumstances that allow it's complete and utter destruction. In the movies, the Horcruxes are destroyed in these ways: The killing curse — “Avada Kedavra.” Fiendfyre — a curse that creates powerful and magical flames.
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Was Quirrell evil or just possessed?

Quirrell, curiously, is apparently the only evil character that utters the name "Voldemort", though he does it ("at least", so to say) with the respectful "Lord" before it.
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Who was Voldemort's favorite Death Eater?

It was most certainly Severus Snape, even though Bellatrix Lestrange believed and proudly insisted that she was the one, and Voldemort probably lied to her about this just to make her happy. As far as Voldemort knew, Snape was his most loyal, most powerful, and most useful servant.
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Why did Quirrell burn when Harry touched him?

At the time Harry touched him, Quirrell was sharing a body with Voldemort. Since the magical blood protection Harry had prevented Voldemort from touching him, Quirrell would suffer pain. He would ultimately be destroyed from touching Harry.
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Did Snape know about Quirrell?

Snape's explanation to the Death Eaters was that he knew nothing of Voldemort's involvement, but "saw only greedy and unworthy Quirrell attempting to steal the stone." It was confirmed in Deathly Hallows that Snape had been "keeping an eye" on Quirrell on Dumbledore's orders.
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Were there 7 or 8 Horcruxes?

The Dark Lord — aka Voldemort — created seven Horcruxes in an attempt to sustain immortality.
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Was Professor Quirrell drinking unicorn blood?

In 1992, Lord Voldemort used unicorn blood to sustain his life, until he could steal the Philosopher's Stone in order to regain his true body. As he was possessing Quirinus Quirrell and inhabiting his body at the time, Quirrell drank the blood on Voldemort's behalf.
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What killed Professor Quirrell?

Harry collapsed from the pain in his scar, but Quirrell's body was burnt so horribly that Voldemort dispossessed his body and left him to die.
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How did Harry survive Quirrell?

To do this, they must first commit murder. Voldemort intentionally made six Horcruxes, but when he used Avada Kedavra on Harry, he unintentionally created a seventh Horcrux. Instead of dying, Lily's love for Harry created a counter 'curse' known as Sacrificial Protection and saved Harry.
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Why does Quirrell stutter?

The most obvious mention of stuttering was the character Professor Quirrell. In the end we discover that Professor Quirrell faked stuttering as to seem aloof and not draw attention to his plotting with the evil Voldemort.
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Who is the most loyal Death Eater?

Bellatrix Lestrange (née Black) is the first female Death Eater introduced in the books. Aunt of Draco Malfoy and Nymphadora Tonks. She was introduced in Harry Potter and the Order Of The Phoenix. She is the most faithful member of Voldemort's inner circle.
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Were any Death Eaters not Slytherin?

Peter Pettigrew, (a.k.a. Wormtail), is the only Death Eater known to have been in a House other than Slytherin (Gryffindor) while at Hogwarts. There, he was a close friend of Sirius Black, James Potter, and Remus Lupin, although he was the least intelligent and least talented of the group.
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Who is the only Death Eater Patronus?

According to Rowling, Snape was the only Death Eater who could conjure a Patronus charm at all. "A Patronus is used against things that the Death Eaters generally generate, or fight alongside," she wrote in 2007. "They would not need Patronuses."
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Did Dumbledore know Quirrell was Voldemort?

TL; DR - Dumbledore knew by Quirrell's behavior that he was possessed by Voldemort. He moves Quirrell to Defense Against the Dark Arts to remove him (and Voldemort) from the school by the end of the year.
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Why did Quirrell smell like garlic?

There is also a strange smell of garlic that hangs about the classroom; the Weasley twins insist that it is because Quirrell has stuffed his turban full of garlic to ward off vampires.
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Was Quirrell faking his stutter?

In Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Professor Quirrell - the guy with the turban that was hiding Voldemort underneath his hat-faked a stutter to appear aloof and to go without suspicion.
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Who first used Avada Kedavra?

History Of Avada Kedavra

The Killing Curse was created in the early Middle Ages by Dark witches and wizards. Primarily, the curse was used to quickly slay opponents during a duel.
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Why did Narcissa lie to Voldemort?

Narcissa's greatest moment, however, was when she chose to betray Voldemort in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Not knowing whether Draco was alive or dead, Narcissa chose to lie to the Dark Lord rather than risk losing her son.
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Was Quirrell a Slytherin?

Due to his actions in The Philosopher's Stone, Slytherin seemed the obvious house for Quirrell. Surprisingly, he was actually sorted into Ravenclaw. As a student, Quirrell was often bullied at school due to his nervous demeanour.
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