One possible fanfic could be 'Petunia's Hidden Affection'. In this fic, Petunia's holding of infant Harry might be a turning point where she starts to feel a strange sense of protectiveness towards him. It could explore her internal struggle between her dislike for magic and her new - found connection to this magical infant.
In the books, Petunia is rather cold towards Harry from the start. But in the fanfic, the scene of her holding infant Harry might show a more nuanced side. Maybe she shows a moment of hesitation or an unexpected softness that isn't in the books.
She might be feeling a sense of envy. Petunia has always been jealous of Lily's magical abilities, and now seeing Harry, who is also a wizard, could stir up those feelings. She may also feel a bit of fear, not knowing exactly what to do with a magical infant.
One idea for a fanfic could be that when Petunia holds infant Harry, she has a premonition of the great things he will do in the wizarding world. This scares her at first, but then she starts to think about how she can be a part of his life in a positive way. It could be a story of redemption for Petunia and a new start for Harry within the Dursley family.
I don't think it's a very common type. Most 'Harry Potter' fanfics tend to focus on the magical adventures, the relationships between the main characters like Harry, Ron and Hermione, or exploring different magical elements in the wizarding world. While there are some that might delve into darker themes, the idea of Petunia abusing Harry isn't as mainstream as other topics in the fanfic community.
By focusing on their shared past traumas. For example, both have had experiences related to Lily's death in different ways. Harry lost his mother, and Petunia lost her sister. They could start to bond over this common pain and gradually move towards a more positive relationship.
Definitely. Fanfic writers often explore Petunia's role in Harry's life in a more positive light. Maybe she had some internal struggles about taking Harry in, not just out of spite but also out of fear of the wizarding world. Such fanfics can offer new insights into the 'Harry Potter' universe and its characters.
One possible fanfic could be about Petunia Dursley finding a magical toy that once belonged to Harry Potter's parents. Maybe she discovers it in the attic and it starts to show her memories of Lily and James Potter. She realizes that she has been wrong about Harry all along and decides to change her attitude towards him.
One great Petunia fanfiction could be one where she has a moment of self - realization. Maybe she discovers some of Lily's old magic things and starts to understand the wizarding world better. It could show her in a more sympathetic light, perhaps she even tries to protect Harry in her own way.
Well, it could be really interesting. Petunia has always been resentful of magic in the original story. But if she raises Harry alone, she might gradually come to understand the magic world. Maybe she'd start to see the good in Harry's abilities and protect him not just out of obligation but out of a new - found love. For example, she could secretly learn about magic to help Harry with his school work or protect him from the dark forces that lurk in the wizarding world.