Did you ever stop to think, and forget to start again?

It hurts a little at the beginning, the first time she says no. But, gradually, you can't feel it anymore, like when you're out in the cold and your toes hurt at first, but then you can't feel them at all. And it still hurts a little, but you pay it no heed, because really, man, buck up, weather can't take you down, you're a Gryffindor!

It was the same way with Lily.