TC, iTunes library and xml files

Dear all,
I've managed to move my 80 gb of classical music to TC. I unfortunately didn't follow the method related to "consolidate library" et. al.
I simply drag and drop the entire iTunes folder, from the laptop to TC.
Using the "option" - and open iTunes method, I can listen my music from TC without any problems at all.
The only annoying thing to me is the delay for iTunes app to open: a window appears and indicates that my library is being read, it takes time to get the album covers on the screen, and finally I have to wait for 30 seconds or so before iTunes app closes.
My question is: is that a normal thing? is it related to the xml files now on TC, shouldn't be on my laptop so that the process is quicker?
Is it also long for you all when iTunes opens or closes?
Thank you.
Zach

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