* Harry Potter, the young wizard, representing good: He is tasked with stopping Lord Voldemort from obtaining the Sorcerer's Stone, a powerful magical artifact that would grant immortality and immense power.
* Lord Voldemort, the Dark Lord, representing evil: He is obsessed with regaining his lost body and power, and sees the Sorcerer's Stone as the key to achieving this.
This central conflict is further complicated by:
* The threat to Hogwarts and the wizarding world: Voldemort's pursuit of the Stone puts the entire magical community in danger, as he is a ruthless and destructive force.
* Harry's personal struggle: He must come to terms with his own magical abilities and confront the truth about his parents' death and his connection to Voldemort.
* The internal struggles of other characters: Characters like Snape, Dumbledore, and even Ron and Hermione grapple with their own internal conflicts and motivations, adding complexity to the story.
The conflict in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is resolved when Harry, with the help of his friends, defeats Voldemort and prevents him from obtaining the Stone. This victory establishes Harry as a hero and sets the stage for his future battles against the forces of darkness.