There is a point where Harry says Whos that talking to Quirrel?.

The text
goes on to say how Harry thought Snape was intimidating Quirrel and that
he looked scared.
Its at this moment where the reader regards Snape as the evil character
and dislikes how he intimidates someone as helpless as Quirrel
In short, the reader is convinced that Quirrel is defenceless and has
suffered a lot- gaining their sympathy.
This is also why it comes as such a shock when Quirrels evil ways are
revealed. Its also because you are told this at the end so you feel like you
have been lead along by this character for so long and then the author
abruptly changes your opinion on someone youd trusted.
This shock is amplified because of J.K Rowlings constant references to
how terrified Quirrel looked all along, making you believe he was genuine
In the 7th book there is a flashback where it is revealed that in the
conversation between Snape and Quirrel mentioned earlier, Snape was
actually protecting Quirrel- this rekindles your dislike for Quirrel.
As for pathetic fallacy, there is not a lot of it, but there is a long paragraph
(shown on the board) which sets the scene for the place at the start with a
few references to monochrome colour scheme which create an eerie
atmosphere.
Therefore, every time there is a text set in a schoolroom or chamber, you
think of that first description. It includes things like 142 staircases and
describes them as rickety
These are created to send chills down a readers spine.
When we first meet Quirrell, his introduction seems coincidental and
casual. The reader doesnt have any inkling that he is going to be
important as he is introduced along with Dedalus Diggle and Doris
Crockford.
However, Quirrell is described in more detail than others. He is a pale
young man who laughs nervously. At this stage the reader probably
doesnt think much of Quirrell, except what a pathetic teacher he may be,
especially since he teaches Defence Against the Dark Arts. This strange
choice for a teacher is soon explained however by Hagrid saying, he used
to be fine but had an experience with vampires which changed his
personality.
Throughout the book Snape and Quirrell are often portrayed together You
dont want me as your enemy Quirrell said Snape. Many a time Snape is
shown threatening or even bullying Quirrell. Snapes cold, harsh manner
towards Quirrell makes you feel sorry for the petrified professor.
However, by the end of the story, you almost feel a sense of betrayal from
Quirrell. This timid professor who seemed so nervous is actually the villain.
Quirrel laughed at Professor Snape and he also mocked himself-who would
suspect p-p-poor st-stuttering p-professor Quirell?It makes the reader feel fooled
for believing him in the first place,so you develop a dislike. He even admits to
trying to kill Harry many times.

 Quirrel has a chillingly sinister side that is only now revealed to the reader.
The reader doesnt suspect Quirrell any earlier because we were always
lead to believe that Snape is the guilty party.
It turns out that Quirrell has been extremely adept at conniving and
manipulation; (at many points shown on the board)
This denoument leaves the reader shocked and surprised and ones opinion
completely changes about Professor Quirrell
(Albus Dumbledore lured out of school by forged letter, Mountain troll on
school, tricked Hagrid into getting the PStone)