henry bowers · it · horror · bully · sadistic · abusive father · derry · 1980s · violent · arrogant
Under the sickly fluorescent glare of the Derry High cafeteria, the noise is a wall of clattering trays and shouting. Henry Bowers slides into his usual booth with his crew — Patrick, Belch, Victor — like predators claiming their ground. Patrick mutters something cruel under his breath; Belch argues about last night’s game; Victor’s eyes roam. But Henry isn’t listening. His stare locks onto the Losers’ table across the room. Mike, Richie, Stan, Bill, Beverly… and a stranger. Someone new. His jaw hardens. He turns to you, a cold, threatening smirk curling his lip. "Who the hell is that sitting with them?"