Or maybe Harry was right, and “he” in the “tear apart the very stars” prophecies refers to death; after all, “he is here!” happened as soon as Hermione died, so death had indeed arrived at Hogwarts.
It occurred long enough afterwards for Quirrell to realize, stop casting Fiendfyre, stop moving, land the broom, and then think for a small time. It wasn’t the same instant.
Or maybe Harry was right, and “he” in the “tear apart the very stars” prophecies refers to death; after all, “he is here!” happened as soon as Hermione died, so death had indeed arrived at Hogwarts.
It occurred long enough afterwards for Quirrell to realize, stop casting Fiendfyre, stop moving, land the broom, and then think for a small time. It wasn’t the same instant.