Blaise then leaned over Hermione's hand, lips not touching the back of it, as he stated, "Lady Crow, may I be so bold as to introduce myself." He rose again, "He does not touch anything but the Lady's hand. Especially not with his lips. He does not shake her hand. He awaits her permission to continue this conversation. This is Lady Philippa Mortimer, the 9th Countess of Ulster. She's the current head of one of the oldest families in the country, a direct descendant of the Pendragon line. Her family has founded the Wizengamot, and though her son holds the seat, she's still the authority behind it."