1. Identifying the Source of the Problem:
* Tom Riddle's Diary: Harry discovers the diary, which is revealed to be a Horcrux containing a young Lord Voldemort's soul. The diary manipulates Ginny Weasley, leading her to open the Chamber of Secrets.
* The Chamber's Monster: Harry and Ron learn that the Chamber houses a monstrous Basilisk, a giant serpent that can kill with a single glance.
2. Finding the Solutions:
* Unlocking the Chamber: Harry uses a locket he finds on Tom Riddle's body, which turns out to be a key that unlocks the Chamber.
* Facing the Basilisk: Harry, aided by Fawkes the phoenix, confronts the Basilisk. He uses the Sword of Gryffindor, which appears miraculously, to slay the beast.
3. Confronting Tom Riddle:
* The Diary's Power: Harry realizes that the diary is the true source of the problem. He uses the basilisk's venom to destroy the diary, effectively destroying the young Voldemort within.
4. The Aftermath:
* Saving Ginny: Harry uses the Sword to destroy the diary, which releases Ginny from its control.
* Revealing the Truth: The entire school learns about the Chamber and its history.
* Dumbledore's Return: Albus Dumbledore returns to Hogwarts as Headmaster, having been on a secret mission to investigate the Chamber's reopening.
In summary, the conflict is resolved by:
* Harry's courage and determination to confront the Basilisk and Tom Riddle.
* The use of magical objects like the Sword of Gryffindor and the locket.
* The understanding of the true source of the problem: the diary and the young Voldemort within.
* The ultimate destruction of the diary, which ends Tom Riddle's influence.
The conflict is resolved with the Chamber closed, the Basilisk destroyed, and the threat of the young Voldemort neutralized. However, it highlights the potential dangers of dark magic, the power of Horcruxes, and the importance of facing one's fears.