Title: A Part of Yesterday
Author/Artist: delphipsmith
Pairing(s): Petunia/Severus
Prompt: 2015/53: Petunia/Severus - It's the night before Christmas Eve, and Petunia is in the attic to fetch her boxes of Christmas tree ornaments. She finds a black box containing the small Christmas presents Severus had sent her every year until his death. Her thoughts drift to another cold winter night -- the one night she had with Severus all these years ago. Petunia still dreams of that love which had felt like it was meant to be, but was gone with the early morning's breeze.
Word Count/Art Medium: 6655
Rating: NC-17
Contains (Highlight to view): Angst and bittersweetness. I can't help it, my fics always go there.
Disclaimer: Harry Potter characters are the property of J.K. Rowling and Bloomsbury/Scholastic. No profit is being made, and no copyright infringement is intended.
Notes: (1) Thank you to ND for her speedy beta, sharp-eyed Brit-picking, and highly encouraging feedback. Thank you to candamira for the unusual, challenging, and ultimately very inspiring prompt; I hope I've done it justice!
(2) On dates: Petunia Dursley was born in 1959; I have chosen February, making her just under a year older than Severus and Lily (both Jan 1960). Harry's son James Sirius was born between Sep 2003 and Aug 2004; I have chosen April of 2004. His son Albus Severus was born between Sep 2005 and Aug 2006; I have chosen October 2005.
(3) The moon was not in fact full on December 23, 1976, but I claim poetic license for that.
Summary: An invitation from Petunia's nephew brings bittersweet memories and a revelation.

( A Part of Yesterday )