What about James' sacrifice?

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Jenni from Alabama:

James gave his life trying to protect not just Harry but Lily's life 
as well, yet his sacrifice is not shown in the books as 'significant' 
by JKR, only Lily's. My husband, who is the one that got me hooked on 
Harry Potter to begin with, has always been a little bit offended by 
this. 

A mother's love is powerful stuff, but what about the love of a 
father and husband? I know in my case, my husband's world revolves 
around us. Our boy is his heart and soul. I admit I'm a little 
offended that James' sacrifice is downplayed too. I've kept hoping 
that JKR would play up James' sacrifice more but so far I've been 
disappointed. It's been all about Lily's.

Does anyone know why this is so? (Besides the fact that JKR is a 
woman and a mother.) Is there something I'm missing in canon or an 
interview with JK where she explains this?

Jenni from Alabama