A wizard-turned emotional-vampire might get recognized by the Court a century or two after the fact, having in that time built a new House, and demonstrated a talent for manipulation sufficient to gain even the Court's respect (likely by gaining majority backing by pitting them against each other on some matter, then 'selling' your services to them in exchange for their support, which certainly wouldn't make a difference, as you'd need their opposition's support as well, and you're now working for them)