- Harry returns to Privet Drive during summer break.
- Dobby appears and warns him not to return to Hogwarts.
- Dobby causes Harry to be expelled, but Dumbledore intervenes and overrules the decision.
Rising Action (17:00-1:30:00)
- Harry, Ron and Hermione take the Ford Anglia to Hogwarts.
- Harry discovers he has the ability to speak Parseltongue.
- The Heir of Slytherin opens the Chamber of Secrets and a Basilisk petrifies several students, including Hermione.
Climax (1:30:00-2:05:00)
- Harry travels to the Chamber to save Ginny.
- Harry battles the Basilisk with the help of the Sorting Hat.
- Phoenix tears heal the Basilisk's victims and Harry defeats Tom Riddle.
Falling Action (2:05:00-2:30:00)
- Dumbledore explains the past of Tom Riddle and the Chamber of Secrets.
- Fawkes the phoenix heals Dobby's injuries and he is given a sock by Harry.
- Harry returns to Privet Drive and receives gifts.