One of the first few things that Archie would do, even before class would fully go underway, was pull out his Transfiguration textbook. Regardless of what the lesson was on, he'd be needing it if he wanted to at least make some kind of attempt at knowing what was taking place. Also, the very resource was there for that reason if and when they needed it. Somewhat mindlessly while getting it out but still with an air that he was paying attention, would the young O'Brien respond "That's good to hear, as is mine. Can't complain besides things that we can't control like the weather." And it wouldn't be too long after saying this, that the door would be closed, and Professor Carton would proceed to start things off.
Attention being fully cast up to the front of the room, Archie would sit there and listen while the scenario in question would be given. The question that followed thereafter allowed some breathing room in their responses. While conjuration may have been a branch of Transfiguration specifically, it also further delved and twisted into other subjects. This would be the thing that the Slytherin would primarily focus on because he wouldn't even need to look in the book for the initial question. Raising his dominant hand, he'd present his answer "The Bird-Conjuration Charm-" And there was more to be said as to why this could theoretically work to subdue an opponent. So, he'd go on to do just the very thing after a very small second of breathing room. "-if used in tandem with Oppugno, the conjured flock would attack the opponent, possibly subduing them." It was...a stretch to say the least, as there still was the possibility that it wouldn't work. However, a group of birds flying and swarming around a person or creature would make things more difficult for them to do anything.
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