How were the petrified students recovered in Harry Potter and Chamber of Secrets?

The petrified students in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets were not literally recovered, as in brought back to life. They were unpetrified by the use of a basilisk fang and phoenix tears.

Here's how it happened:

* The Basilisk: The petrified students were victims of the Basilisk, a giant snake that could kill with a single glance, turning its victims to stone.

* The Fang: Harry Potter, with the help of Fawkes, Dumbledore's phoenix, obtained a Basilisk fang.

* The Tears: Fawkes, with its magical healing abilities, provided tears to counteract the Basilisk venom.

* The Cure: Harry applied the Basilisk fang to the petrified students while dripping Fawkes' tears onto the fang, reversing the petrification process.

This was a crucial moment in the story, demonstrating the power of love, sacrifice, and courage against darkness and fear.