My deepest apologies for taking so long to comment as the last couple of days have been quite busy. ;) I absolutely love what you did with the prompt! Just enough of the Dursleys to see how Harry's relationship with them has evolved and how much, from very little with Vernon to quite significantly with Dudley. I love that he would be curious about magic and it's their relationship I've always found the most hope in. Good of Petunia to share the photo of Lily, though. Loved the little scene with Neville at the start and that "curious look" he gave Harry. LOL I suspect there may have been a rumor or two floating around.
Of course, it's Severus and Harry that I loved most. Severus keeping his shop open on Christmas, having a sandwich for lunch, the framed photo of his parents all just make my heart clench. It really is so like Harry with his heart of gold to decide to go there and check on Severus. Loved how Severus so easily just chose a present for Harry and even better it was from Lucius! ROFL
How much do I adore the ease with Severus instigated their intimacy? Just that little touch to hair at Harry's nape to get the ball rolling. Guh. Just glorious. That entire scene was so erotic and yet very real to me. Sometimes you do just end up trouserless and it's all good. *vbg* Ah, but Harry's suggestion about their Boxing Day tradition and Severus's reaction made me go all gooey inside. Love knowing there will be many more Christmases to come for them.
Wonderfully done, thank you so very much for writing this for me!! ♥