Connecting the dots- how Quirrell fits in (long - part 3 of 3)

[constancevigilance]

--- Kneasy wrote:

> Connections.
> I love making connections.
> 
> Right. Now join 'em up.
> My, oh my. Someone could write a book about this lot.
> Will it be number 6 or number 7?
> 
> Kneasy


Part 3, Quirrell and Grindelwald.

Kneasy asks "Is Grindelwald German?" (post 1440) 

(continuing the post-quote:)

No: what does interest me is that DD defeated Grindy and held down 
his teaching job at the same time. (And it was a real teaching job - 
Transfiguration - not the bum-polishing sinecure of Headmaster that 
he has now. Apart from feasts he hardly shifts out of his office.) 
Anyway, the point is, how likely is it that DD felled this terrible 
wizard on a weekend excursion to Oktoberfest or whatever? 

Kneasy, I think you were on the right track but talked yourself out 
of it. I think Grindelwald was busy as headmaster of his own school, 
specializing in the teaching of the Dark Arts - Durmstrang. I'm 
going to make a leap here, but bear with me for a moment.

1945. A busy year, apparently in both the magical and muggle worlds. 
Let's take a little walk through history. The Nazis were occupying 
Norway and working on some secret projects there, including 
developing "heavy water", an ingredient in the atomic energy program 
the Germans were developing on their way to an atomic bomb. 
Google "Norwegian resistance" for some fascinating reading on this 
stuff.

Again, if I were writing a fan-fic, I might have the Nazis also 
developing a co-operative attack using Dark Magic. I might recruit 
an Evil German wizard, send him to occupied Norway to open a school 
for Dark Wizards. In the interests of time, I would likely just have 
them take over an existing school (which might have had some history 
in Tri-wizard tournaments from the past), rename it with a German 
name and populate it with students from sympathetic or occupied 
countries, such as those from Eastern Europe. In this way, a German-
sounding school with students with Eastern European names might be 
found in a place where they would not be expected, say, a generation 
or two later.

And, an energetic transfiguration teacher at Hogwarts could create a 
magic portal from one school to another and, through sneak attack, 
best a Nazi-sympathizing Dark Wizard.

And by the way, is Grindelwald dead? Let's read the Frog card:

"Dumbledore is particularly famous for his defeat of the dark wizard 
Grindelwald in 1945".

What do you think, Group? Is Grindelwald out of the picture? I have 
no opinion, but I just thought I'd throw that out. Now, back to 
theorizing ....

Could Durmstrang be in Norway? This has been discussed extensively 
on the Big List. Intelligent discussion puts Durmstrang in Russia. 
This is basically because of the names issue. But I think I have 
just explained how the Germans and Eastern Europeans could be 
situated in Norway. Let's see what else we know about Durmstrang.

It's someplace cold, with long winter nights and lots of water for 
ships. It attracts students from other countries who want to study 
the Dark Arts (Draco Malfoy, for example), which means that foreign 
surnames would be expected. Norway? Could be.

There was also a chat, which I can't find, even with diligent 
searching, where someone asked JKR where Durmstrang was. Her answer 
was "It's in Norway or northern Sweden. But, it's magic and I could 
be mistaken about that."

It is my theory that Quirrell is an alumnus of Durmstrang. This 
would explain his expertise in the Dark Arts. Also, "Quirrell" - 
could it be a combination of Quisling and Squirrel? One who brings 
in evil from the outside (Nazis/Voldy) and is nervous like a 
squirrel? Also, since trolls are from Scandinavian folklore, it 
could explain why Quirrell is good with trolls. According to 
Scandinavian folklore, trolls sometimes herd dragons, which is a 
good explanation how Quirrell had access to a rare Norwegian 
Ridgeback dragon egg.

I think that Quirrell made use of the Hogwarts Lake portal during 
his final year at Hogwarts, perhaps to bring back Mountain Trolls 
when he needed, and also to get a Norwegian Dragon egg when he 
needed that as well.

It's my further theory that Quirrell is not dead, thanks to unicorn 
blood, the Stone and Dumbledore, and is currently hiding in the far 
north, training dragons, recruiting trolls and gathering Durmstrang 
students for an 11th hour rescue through the Hogwarts Lake.

Now, I await your flames (because I've posted this theory before and 
everyone wishes I would just shut up), comments, or arguments.

Thank you.

~ Constance Vigilance