The only class Ellie actually used her textbook for was Arithmancy. So, yes, she had it. And she carried it in her hands rather than her bag to keep her camera safe. Priorities. Of course, the notebooks and quills wouldn't do the camera any harm, so they were allowed in there. Plus, it'd be a pain to carry those around. Textbook she could handle, though.

She walked into the classroom and greeted Hadley with a, "Hey!" Then she found her way to a desk. Which were in pairs, yeah, she noticed. So they were working in partners? Maybe? That only meant one thing to Ellie, she needn't have brought her text. She could've just looked off of her partner's. Thanks for letting us know, Hadley. Thanks.