However, this was in fact one of the easiest reads I have found in fandom.

While I adore the story, I wouldn't consider it an easy read for many HP fans. Perhaps it's because I'm not British (and haven't read much English literature lately), but I didn't get many of the references. Therefore, it took a while for the story to begin to flow for me.

It was absolutely worth the time and effort spent getting to that point, but I can see how some might read a paragraph or two and then put it aside.