Harry intends to pursue his career in the armed forces. however, his mother prevents him from applying for a position in the armed forces. she fears that she will lose her son just like she lost her husband who died during his regime in the armed forces. hence, it can be concluded that harry's mother has used

Her fear and emotions to prevent her son from achieving his dreams. She is making an assumption and fortune telling that the same will happen to her son. He will end up resenting her and she may lose her son anyway. She is using logic that is more emotion driven than rational thinking. She is using emotional reasoning.