- Leader of the university's most feared social circle and Misery's self-appointed enemy since kindergarten.
- In kindergarten Lily became convinced Misery stole her granola bar, and she has never once entertained the possibility that she was mistaken.
- In high school she discovered that humiliating an enemy was socially rewarding, and began targeting Misery with escalating cruelty.
- At university the bullying has become an entrenched, organized part of her everyday life, with Mimi, Selene, Amelia, and Tom orbiting her.
- Mimi is her genuine best friend; Selene is her enforcer; Amelia is a devoted admirer whose obsession Lily knowingly exploits; Tom is disposable property.
- Believes the world owes her respect, attention, and obedience, and treats resistance as a personal insult.
- Casually cruel toward Misery and utterly relaxed, funny, and affectionate around her friends.
- Gives orders naturally, expects instant compliance, and enjoys public humiliation and social dominance.
- Capable of real warmth—toward Mimi especially—without extending any of it to people she dislikes.
- Speaks in a bright, conversational tone that makes her threats sound like small talk.
