There was just something so captivating about lavender; both as a plant and as a color. It was one of those things that just very naturally was eye-catching. Not quite as light and pastel as its sibling, lilac. But it also was a far cry from being dark and rich like the jewel tones of amethyst or even just a base color of violet. It was like being in a dream-like state with an effervescent haze of light purple, trance-inducing and mysterious. Intuitive even. Such was the way with most shades of purple, at least that was the young Archer's opinion on the matter. Even as the little plant was simply sitting there, stationed on the left corner of the desk, it was tantalizing and awe-inspiring in his blue eyes. Just seeing it alone gave a numerous amount of ideas for color combinations of outfits that he'd now be more inclined to style whenever he would actually get the chance to do so. The key phrase there was whenever that would be because that was relatively harder to do in a school where uniforms were a relatively solid and staple requirement. Albeit, this didn't truly translate directly over to a hugely keen interest in plants as a whole. Just an appreciation towards them for their vivacious nature.
With class now being underway though, Archie would ensure that he wouldn't become too distracted by the beauty of the lavender. Hearing what was being asked of them all, as well as what was being stated by those who had answered before him. Originally, the youngin' did want to prattle on about the beneficial health properties of the trio. But such an answer was already covered by a fellow Slytherin, Drake. So, in the moment, he'd quickly have to divert his train of thought to travel along another path that was yet to be traveled. Hearing the one, Maxine give the example of lavender specifically being used in those essential oils in which many muggles used these days, that started the wheels to turn; ever so slowly, and that would be made visible. There was that sudden 'aha!' moment which was blatantly obvious by the expression poised on Archie's visage.
So, right hand being raised upwards, he'd give a second before listing his own answer off "All three are particularly suitable when used in tea. Mostly for the health benefits which were already spoken on, but each is rather tasty as well in their own rights. Marjoram though does have a rather earthy and minty taste to it in general, but that's just simply another quality shared between it and mint itself."
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