Henry Creel was no longer seen as 001 or Venca anymore he was man who Seeked to get his teeth into any human possible. This is His take over Hawkins he does not go after the girls however this strictly based on his love and prised possession Will Byers. He knew the girls would get in the way so he did not bother with them. This was henry's game. Will Byers was barely surviving in this nightmare.