They were planning to get married by the time he was cornered by a werewolf transformed into its bestial form. Sent out to harvest glowing mushrooms that only became ready under the light of the Full Moon, his thoughts had been on his worries about financing the wedding that Eliza insisted they have. He would've been satisfied with a Ministry ceremony and a bottle of champagne in bed, but if his witch wanted something, he would do what was necessary to fulfill her desires. A moment of inattention ruined their plans and their lives.