Did Dumbledore Know Quirrell was Voldemort?

For a supposedly wise and benevolent wizard, Dumbledore certainly allows his students at Hogwarts to get into a lot of dangerous situations. We had the famous lawyer Atticus Finch put him on trial, and in this case we’re addressing the question of whether Dumbledore knew that Professor Quirrell was possessed by Voldemort.

The Verdict: Dumbledore was suspicious of Quirrell, but he did not have any concrete evidence of wrongdoing, or that he was possessed by Voldemort.

Atticus Finch: Professor Dumbledore, can you explain to the court why you allowed Professor Quirrell to remain at Hogwarts despite his suspicious behavior?

Albus Dumbledore: I had my suspicions about Professor Quirrell, but I saw no concrete evidence of wrongdoing. I felt it was more important to give him the benefit of the doubt and keep a close eye on him, rather than dismiss him without proper cause.

Atticus Finch: Can you tell the court how you became aware of Professor Quirrell's unusual behavior?

Albus Dumbledore: I became aware of Professor Quirrell's unusual behavior through various reports and observations from staff and students. I also received a tip from an anonymous source, which prompted me to investigate further.

Atticus Finch: And what exactly did the reports from students say about Quirrell?

Albus Dumbledore: The reports from students mentioned that Professor Quirrell had been acting strangely and seemed to be under a great deal of stress. Some students reported that he was sweating profusely and his hands were shaking. They also mentioned that he seemed to be avoiding certain areas of the castle and had been seen talking to himself.

Atticus Finch: And what steps did you take to investigate these reports?

Albus Dumbledore: I took several steps to investigate the reports about Professor Quirrell. I interviewed staff and students who had reported his unusual behavior, and I also conducted my own observations of Quirrell's actions. Additionally, I had Professor Snape keep a close watch on Quirrell and report any suspicious activity to me. I also took steps to increase security around the areas of the castle that Quirrell had been seen avoiding. Despite all these efforts, I did not find any concrete evidence of wrongdoing, which is why I ultimately decided to keep him at Hogwarts.

Atticus Finch: You mentioned that you had Professor Snape monitor Quirrell. Did he find any further evidence that Quirrell was a danger to students?

Albus Dumbledore: Professor Snape did not find any concrete evidence that Professor Quirrell was a danger to students.

Atticus Finch: What about the incident in which Harry Potter's broom was cursed? As you know, it was later discovered that Quirrell was the culprit. Did you investigate this incident?

Albus Dumbledore: Yes, I did investigate the incident with Harry Potter's cursed broom. At the time, I had no reason to suspect Professor Quirrell as the culprit, and there was no concrete evidence linking him to the incident. It was only later, after further investigation, that we discovered that Quirrell was indeed responsible for cursing the broom. I regret that we were not able to catch him sooner, but I assure the court that we did everything in our power to protect the students at Hogwarts.

Atticus Finch: OK. On another note, you choose to protect the Sorcerer's Stone with a vicious three-headed dog, which any student could run into simply by opening a door. Why did you not choose a safer means of protecting the Stone?

Albus Dumbledore: The Sorcerer's Stone is one of the most powerful and valuable magical artifacts in existence, and it required an equally powerful and formidable means of protection. The three-headed dog, known as Fluffy, was chosen because it was one of the few creatures that could withstand the power of the Stone and prevent anyone from getting to it without the proper knowledge and means of doing so. I understand that it may have put the students at risk, but I deemed it necessary for the protection of the Stone and the safety of the wizarding community as a whole.