If Quirrell wanted Harry dead, he would kill him. Even without being able to use magic against him directly, there are plenty of ways for him to do it.
I think Quirrell still wants or hopes something from Harry. Maybe it's just that Harry needs to be still alive for the "blood, bones, flesh" rituals, but I think it's something much more specific, linked to Harry's dark side and why their magic can't interact.
Personally, I think Quirrell killed Hermione, in the hopes of getting Harry to actually figure out how to defeat death - something no one else has ever done.
The reason he was happy when he heard the prediction that Harry would break the Universe is that this was near-confirmation that Harry would be successful.
In short, here is my version of Quirrell's plan:
1) For deniability reasons, be anti-resurrection from the start, and horribly worried about what Harry will do - tell Harry this
2) Kill someone Harry won't allow to stay dead (Hermione)
3) Become convinc...
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