Was Quirrell really a willing participant or struggling against Voldemort ?

[vmonte]

No: HPFGUIDX 87984

Sorry this may be a stupid question but was Quirrell a willing 
follower of Voldemort or was he struggling against the dark side?

The reason why I ask is because I reviewed the first Potter book and 
I noticed that at the end of the book Harry says to Quirrell: 

"But I heard you a few days ago, sobbing--I thought Snape was 
threatening you..." For the first time, a spasm of fear flitted 
across Quirell's face. "Sometimes," he said, "I find it hard to 
follow my master's instructions--he is a great wizard and I am weak--"
page 290 U.S. version

Is it possible that Quirrell was attempting to fight off Voldemort, 
but in the end was not able to? 


Thanks,
vmonte