They followed Blaise into the cordoned off section, where he poured them flutes of the dry bubbly and made a toast. He introduced them to a few of his business associates and investors. Several had attended Beauxbatons and a few were old family friends from Italy. Blaise had seemed keen to drop her name as frequently as possible, and after they’d made the rounds, Hermione felt even more strongly that she owed him nothing. He’d shown his true colors, using her a bit like a publicity stunt.