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Well, there is ONE piece of evidence that makes me think she, as an author, did like James Potter and intend us to like him too.
The "stag" animagus form.
We all know animagus forms are intended as comments on one's inner personality: Peter the rat (traitor), Sirius the dog (faithful), so James as a stag is clearly meant to imply the nobility, beauty and grace that comes with this heraldic symbol.
I honestly think it is possible for a writer to write a character who s/he thinks is a praiseworthy person, and for the character's actual behaviour to ring warning bells for many readers. Edward Cullen is one such character, and James Potter is another.
The "stag" animagus form.
We all know animagus forms are intended as comments on one's inner personality: Peter the rat (traitor), Sirius the dog (faithful), so James as a stag is clearly meant to imply the nobility, beauty and grace that comes with this heraldic symbol.
I honestly think it is possible for a writer to write a character who s/he thinks is a praiseworthy person, and for the character's actual behaviour to ring warning bells for many readers. Edward Cullen is one such character, and James Potter is another.