but zomg before that he invites her to a hunt.

I kid you not, my first reaction was, "oh wow, this must be the AU where he hates her and this is the silent way he shows his utter disdain!" (okay, I realize that doesn't quite make sense either, but my poor brain tried) and only in your next line did I realize there was a far simpler explanation :P You and mildred have educated me too well :PP