Como um professor de confiança, ele provavelmente estava envolvido em proteger a Pedra de outras formas também.
Snape parecia estar ativamente envolvido na proteção da Pedra de outras maneiras além do enigma de poções. Ele foi para verificar a pedra quando ele teve sua perna atacada por Fluffy, que foi deixado no filme.
“Snape was holding his robes above his knees. One of his legs was bloody and mangled. Filch was handing Snape bandages.
‘Blasted thing,’ Snape was saying. ‘How are you supposed to keep your eyes on all three heads at once?” - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 11 (Quidditch)
Além disso, ele poderia ter ajudado a planejar as defesas, ou dado idéias a Dumbledore sobre a melhor forma de proteger a Pedra.
Mesmo no livro, o enigma de poções não é a única coisa que ele contribui para proteger a Pedra. Ele é suspeito de Quirrell, é dito por Dumbledore para continuar assistindo Quirrell:
“You see what you expect to see, Severus,’ said Dumbledore, without raising his eyes from a copy of Transfiguration Today. ‘Other teachers report that the boy is modest, likeable and reasonably talented. Personally, I find him an engaging child.’ Dumbledore turned a page, and said, without looking up, ‘Keep an eye on Quirrell, won’t you?” - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 33, (The Prince's Tale)
E confrontou Quirrell sobre onde está sua lealdade.
“… d-don’t know why you wanted t-t-to meet here of all p-places, Severus …’
‘Oh, I thought we’d keep this private,’ said Snape, his voice icy. ‘Students aren’t supposed to know about the Philosopher’s Stone, after all.’ Harry leant forward. Quirrell was mumbling something. Snape interrupted him. ‘Have you found out how to get past that beast of Hagrid’s yet?’
‘B-b-but Severus, I –’
‘You don’t want me as your enemy, Quirrell,’ said Snape, taking a step towards him.
‘I-I don-t know what you –’
‘You know perfectly well what I mean.’
“An owl hooted loudly and Harry nearly fell out of the tree. He steadied himself in time to hear Snape say, ‘– your little bit of hocus pocus. I’m waiting.’
‘B-but I d-d-don’t –’
‘Very well,’ Snape cut in. ‘We’ll have another little chat soon, when you’ve had time to think things over and decided where your loyalties lie.” - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 13 (Nicolas Flamel)
Além disso, ele é o único enviado para checar a Pedra quando sua perna é atacada por Fluffy.