He might have done it only after struggling his way back to school.
At the time, Snape had felt as though his heart were being torn apart. What kind of torment had the little brat endured to make himself forget those things?
He had not dared examine the little brat's wand.
Dumbledore had not examined it either.
Snape felt that, for the first time, he had done something decent.
In the end, the matter passed.
The little brat also brought out the potion for Muggle-borns to become wizards.
He became famous once again.
Snape was proud of him.
Yet he also felt an overwhelming sense of urgency.
He replaced Darren's bedroom door.
He hoped that, from then on, as long as the child stayed in that room, he would be safe.
After the initial joy of becoming a father passed, Snape finally became aware of other things.
This school was not peaceful.
Something terrifying was hidden here. Even Darren could be hurt when facing it.
He was extremely worried.
Finally, after the Weasley family's youngest daughter was dragged deep into the Chamber of Secrets, Hogwarts decided to close.
He could not wait to drag the little brat back to the Slytherin common room. Even if he died, he would make sure to send this child home.
But.
He had watched the little brat board the train with his own eyes, only for him to return to school again not long afterward.
Snape was furious.
Yet he had no choice but to follow behind Dumbledore, hiding behind them as he watched that idiot Lockhart threaten the little brat.
Of course, he also saw Harry Potter and his Weasley brother.
Those two had somehow managed to get off the train as well.
If it were up to Snape, he would have grabbed