Harry Destroys the Diary and Defeats Tom Riddle

PAGES: 322-323

In a last desperate move, Harry plunges the basilisk fang into Tom Riddle's diary, destroying it and Riddle along with it. As ink pours from the diary, Riddle screams and disappears. Mystery - The Chamber of Secrets falls silent, and Ginny Weasley begins to wake up, confused and tearful.