Troll Question

[B. W.]

No: HPFGUIDX 154460


Laura Lynn Walsh <lwalsh at acsalaska.net> wrote:
          Since this is about Book 1, it has probably been discussed
before, but I have a question about the troll. If Quirrell's
contribution to guarding the Stone was to bring in the troll,
then Dumbledore at least would have been aware of that.
Knowing that Quirrell had done so, how could he have not
informed Snape and the rest of the teachers that Quirrell
probably let the troll in at Halloween? How could Quirrell
act so afraid of the troll in front of McGonagall and Snape
in the dining hall and in the bathroom scene? Wouldn't
that automatically compromise his believability?


Birdie:
Hi,
  I'm new to the group and this is the first time that I have replied.

  Now on to the question at hand...

  Quirrell did not bring in the troll to guard the stone, he brought in the troll to keep everyone busy while he tried to steal the stone.  So, he was acting surprised to not let on that it was he and while everyone else was busy trying to get rid of the troll, then he could steal the stone.  But Snape seemed to think this odd, so he headed up to the 3rd floor to stop anyone who thought this would be a good way to get to the stone.

  Hope this clears up some confusion on this.

  Birdie