[When Simon tries the lock, it complain with a loud creak, but it unlatches and the door opens with some effort.]
[He opens it ever so carefully, just a crack, and peeks out at the dark, snowy landscape that he can't really see much of because the night is pitch black.]
i have no idea if the doors are actually unlockable at night but lets go with this for now
[He opens it ever so carefully, just a crack, and peeks out at the dark, snowy landscape that he can't really see much of because the night is pitch black.]
Okay, the door is open.