Lynette McGregor

Lynette McGregor was the older sister of Callum and Jude McGregor; and the daughter of Meggie and Ryan McGregor often described as Meggie's favourite child.

She had dated a Cross named Jed prior to Noughts and Crosses and as a result, was attacked along with her boyfriend and left for dead. The men who attacked them were noughts who believed mixed heritage relations were wrong. Jed left Meadowview and didn't come back again. After a lengthy time in hospital, it was revealed that Lynette was no longer of sound mind due to the traumatic events: Most of the time Lynette was very quiet, barely left the house and just got on with life. However, sometimes she had strange turns where she believed that she was a Cross. She also frequently asked where Jed was. Lynette asked why she was in a house with noughts, implying that she was more important than her family. This showed that she hated being a nought and that she wanted to be equal with Jed so that they could be together.

Following one of these bursts of insanity, Jude got angry and showed her her reflection in the mirror, comparing it to his. Lynette then realised that she was a nought and regained her sanity. She couldn't cope with knowing that she was second class and without her true love, Jed, and committed suicide by walking in front of a bus. Only Callum knew the truth because of a note left for him by his troubled sister. For the rest of his life, a small part of Callum hated Lynette for giving up and for what she had done to her family.

Lynette’s death affected Meggie the most; and increased Jude's hatred of Crosses dramatically. Meggie believes Lynnette's passing made her husband and Jude plant the bomb at the Dundale Shopping Centre; but this was never confirmed. Lynette's funeral ended in a commotion as Sephy arrived to pay her respects, infuriating Jude and other noughts present.

Physical description
Lynette had chestnut-brown hair and grey eyes. She was said to resemble her brother, Callum. As a Nought, she had pale skin.

Appearances
Noughts and Crosses

Noughts and Crosses