Archimedes speaks of the Mayor's Wife Isla Hermann not ratting out Liesel. I believe the reason Isla doesnt tell on Leisel and turnher in is because she regrets the Nazi Movement. She misses her son, and he loved to read so her library and letting Liesel take and read the books is a way of remembrance for her son. The way I see it, Isla is vicariously watching Liesel grow and read as she would have with her son that was murdered. The book Liesel stole from the Fire - the burning of Jewish Items - let Isla know that she could share her collection of Books with Liesel without being told on either. Isla knows that Liesel is the only one she can reach out to, to enjoy and make use of her fantastic collection of Books.
I also agree with Archimedes on the fact that Hans Hubermann is one of my favorite characters; his loving nature intriques me because he acts so kind and loving towards a girl he barely knows (at first, obviously). He is the one who changes Liesel Meminger, he causes her to be eager towards reading, to not refuse her baths, and to break out of her shell. He stands by her side every night her nightmares occur.
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